MUST READ ARTICLE...Navigating Autism and Love
28/12/11 08:38
Amy Harmon writes a phenomenal article on autism and love. The article is part of a series called "Autism, Grown Up: Love on the Spectrum". Articles in this series are chronicling the coming of age of a generation of autistic youth.
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FREE Evidence Based Practice Modules At Your Finger Tips
30/11/11 12:41
| As a parent of a child on the spectrum, I often wondered what more I could be doing in the home to help my child advance. This was especially true when my son, Tye, was first diagnosed with Autism and I was clueless and waiting for funding to receive services. Recently, the Waisman Center and a few other research facilities created Autism Internet Modules to help teach parents, caregivers, teachers, and therapists evidence based practices for teaching kids on the Autism Spectrum. They are AMAZING! CHECK THEM OUT! |
Autism Support Groups in WI
31/10/11 13:14
Raising a child with autism is one of the hardest things a parent will ever have to do. It is an overwhelming challenge both physically and emotionally, adding anxiety on the person caring for the child. ABA has compiled a list of support groups throughout WI. If you are a parent or caregiver of a child on the Spectrum, please consider joining a group. It is a great way to connect with other families that are traveling down a similar road.
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Signs of Autism
01/01/10 17:49
Often parents watch their child and question some of the things that they do. They wonder if their child’s behavior suggests a developmental problem or if it is just a normal part of development. One or two or a few signs of autism does not mean that a child has autism. Even looking at the diagnostic criteria can be confusing. Here, I will go over the DSM IV criteria and describe some characteristic signs of autism that may suggest concern. Remember that a child needs symptoms across the diagnostic criteria to be diagnosed with autism and a diagnosis of ADHA, Cri Du Chat or Down’s does not rule out autism. Read More...