Recent Posts Tagged With 'autism'

• Autism Games

  Posted on Saturday December 19th, 2009 at 19:00 in freebies, autism

  Autism Games is a site parents and teachers of children with autism shouldn't miss. The information on this site describes the objectives of the games found on www.whizkidgames.com a games portal... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...

• 1 in every 91 American children

  Posted on Sunday October 11th, 2009 at 20:23 in news, autism

  On October 5, 2009, the American Academy of Pediatrics' journal Pediatrics published a study titled "Prevalence of Parent-Reported Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder Among Children in the US,... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...

• Knowing Someone With Autism

  Posted on Thursday September 17th, 2009 at 08:10 in downloads, autism

  With the rising incidence of autism around the world, it is not surprising to know a child with autism. As part of building an inclusive society, we need to let their siblings and classmates... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for...

• Social Stories

  Posted on Wednesday July 29th, 2009 at 19:12 in downloads, autism, social stories

  Looking for social stories? Here is a list you can start with. Or you may purchase Carol Gray's The New Social Story Book : Illustrated Edition.The Beattie Center for Children with Autism Social... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...

• Autism Coloring Book

  Posted on Wednesday July 8th, 2009 at 05:27 in downloads, activities, autism

  A number of children with autism have very good artistic abilities. Kevin Carlson reminds us that we should foster this strength.Autism Coloring Book was written by children's writer Richard Carlson... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...

• Children's Health and the Environment

  Posted on Friday May 29th, 2009 at 20:51 in environment, downloads, autism, adhd

  Every now and then, we read articles or research studies such as "Even Low Lead Exposure Linked To ADHD" and "Autism Risk Linked To Distance From Power Plants, Other Mercury-releasing Sources." A... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...

• Do NOT Wait: Early Intervention for Children with Autism Matters

  Posted on Monday May 25th, 2009 at 19:30 in autism, early intervention

  Marcia W. Weinstein, a parent of a child with autism and a contributing writer of Parenting Special Needs Magazine, wrote an article for Autism Support Network titled "Autism and Early Intervention."... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...

• Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities

  Posted on Sunday May 17th, 2009 at 20:00 in tips, dentists, autism, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, intellectual disability

  At times, a visit to the dentist can be a struggle for special needs children. The U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research's Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...

• Autism Asperger Publishing Co. Newly Published Titles

  Posted on Monday April 27th, 2009 at 19:32 in autism, asperger

  Autism Asperger Publishing Co. (AAPC) is an independent publisher specializing in books on autism spectrum disorders based on the latest research on autism, Asperger syndrome and other pervasive... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websit...

• World Autism Awareness Day

  Posted on Wednesday April 1st, 2009 at 18:30 in events, autism, red flags

  Today, April 2nd, is an important day since we are celebrating World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD). One of the many ways we can support WAAD is by disseminating the About Autism Brochure which... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website fo...

• Visual Supports for Special Needs Children

  Posted on Friday March 13th, 2009 at 19:30 in videos, downloads, autism

  The following websites we are featuring today will help us learn more about visual supports and/or visual strategies for special needs children especially children with autism spectrum disorder... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website ...

• Read Books Online for FREE!

  Posted on Thursday March 5th, 2009 at 19:00 in freebies, autism, childhood cancer, safety, obesity in children, birth defect, preterm birth, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, low birthweight, emotional and behavioral disorders

  The National Academies Press (NAP) offers many titles in electronic Adobe PDF format. Hundreds of these books can be downloaded for free by the chapter or the entire book, while others are available... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...

• Emotion Games

  Posted on Friday February 13th, 2009 at 18:00 in Games, autism, Emotion

  Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! A lot of people today will be filled with emotions as they give (and/ or receive) flowers, gifts, and greeting cards from their loved ones.How about the little ones?... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...

• Unusual Use Of Toys In Infancy A Clue To Later Autism

  Posted on Thursday November 6th, 2008 at 23:47 in autism, research news

  Quoted below is the latest research news from Science Daily. This supports early detection and early intervention for children with autism. ScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2008) — Researchers at the UC Davis... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my ...

• Autism Support Network

  Posted on Sunday October 26th, 2008 at 21:08 in awareness, autism

  Autism Support Network has launched its free online support community. Everyone is free to join. Quoted below is an excerpt of their press release. Autism Support Network Launches, Offers Free Online... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...

• Autism Society of America Resource Materials

  Posted on Wednesday October 22nd, 2008 at 02:27 in tips, downloads, autism

  The American Society of America website has a number of resource materials that can be dowloaded for free. Here are just some of those valuable materials with corresponding descriptions as quoted... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...

• Latest Autism Research News from Science Daily

  Posted on Monday October 6th, 2008 at 08:36 in autism, research news

  Toddlers' Focus On Mouths Rather Than On Eyes Is Predictor Of Autism Severity ScienceDaily (2008-10-06) -- Scientists have found that 2-year-olds with autism looked significantly more at the mouths... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...

• Toilet Training Tips

  Posted on Saturday September 27th, 2008 at 21:40 in tips, autism, quizzes, toilet training

  Independent functioning in toilet use is an important adaptive skill. This involves toilet training and self-care in toilet. Here are important toilet training tips as well as information on toilet... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...

• Tool Kits from Autism Speaks

  Posted on Friday September 12th, 2008 at 09:18 in downloads, autism, red flags

  Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit The Autism Speaks 100 Day Kit is created specifically for newly diagnosed families, to make the best possible use of the 100 days following the diagnosis of autism. The kit contains information and advice collected from tru...

• ALYANA Making Headlines

  Posted on Wednesday August 27th, 2008 at 20:17 in awareness, autism

  One of the latest Autism Society Philippines (ASP) update is on ALYANA. This film has caught the attention of both local and international audiences. ASP has shared to its members articles related to ALYANA such as A Movie that Celebrates Autism in P...

• Colors of Autism Spectrum

  Posted on Wednesday August 27th, 2008 at 19:34 in awareness, autism

  “Colors of Autism Spectrum” is a photo and painting exhibit aimed at promoting autism awareness according to the Autism Society of the Philippines. When & Where August 29 to 31, 2008 The Block, SM North EDSA, Quezon City Artists and performers...