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Chaos versus Consistency

elund@wiautism.com — 2012-03-19T13:58:44-05:00

Eric J. Lund, Psy.D., BCBA, ABPP

Understanding when it is time to structure a child’s life and when it is time to generalize.

Neurological/ Information processing problems in Autism, ADHD and ODD

elund@wiautism.com — 2012-03-16T15:55:09-05:00

Eric J. Lund, Psy.D., BCBA, ABPP

Neurological/Information processing problems in Autism, ADHD and ODD.

MUST READ ARTICLE...Navigating Autism and Love

elund@wiautism.com — 2011-12-28T08:38:31-06:00

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.

I AM AUTISM!

elund@wiautism.com — 2011-11-22T09:51:38-06:00

I Am Autism

written by Marty Murphy, is a stark and compelling poem offering some sad facts about persons severely affected by autism to help raise awareness, and to promote funding and legislature for individuals living with autism and their families.

The Autism Society of Wisconsin has a new Executive Director

elund@wiautism.com — 2011-11-16T12:26:45-06:00

Hello ASW Community,

I am so honored to be writing to you as the new Executive Director of the Autism Society of Wisconsin. I have always looked up to ASW as the “voice” of autism in our state and am thrilled to now be a part of this organization.

My own journey with autism started when I began working as a line therapist while pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Communicative Disorders from UW-Madison. I quickly became passionate about working with those affected by autism. Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to work with families across Wisconsin and spent almost a year working with families in Malaysia. Most recently, I worked as a part of the Connections Initiative of the Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs program, which was designed to strengthen the infrastructure of ASD related services in Wisconsin. My experience working with families and professionals has taught me much about the needs of the autism community but I know that there is still so much for me to learn. I’m really looking forward to this new opportunity to learn from all of you and to work towards “Improving the lives of all affected by autism”.

One of the goals of ASW is to see a unified state that is able to meet the needs of a diverse autism community. I’m delighted to be given the opportunity to work alongside of our board of directors and staff to achieve this goal by strengthening our current partnerships and building new ones. As a community, we will continue to face challenges but when we confront them together, the obstacles become smaller. Please always feel welcome to reach out to ASW. We are here to support you.

"Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean." ~Ryunosuke Satoro

Kirsten Cooper
Executive Director

FREE Evidence Based Practice Modules At Your Finger Tips

elund@wiautism.com — 2011-11-30T12:41:52-06:00

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!

Funding Sources for Intensive In-Home ABA Therapy

elund@wiautism.com — 2011-11-07T10:10:52-06:00

Contact your personal insurance company to determine what services are covered through your insurance. Be specific. Ask if Intensive In-Home ABA Autism Therapy or Intensive In-Home Behavioral Therapy for Autism is covered. You will want authorization before starting services. In addition, call your county number listed below and ask for someone who can give you information about autism services through the Children’s Long Term Support (CLTS) waiver.

Children's Long Term Support Waiver - Intensive In Home Service Section

elund@wiautism.com — 2011-11-07T07:17:04-06:00

Intensive In Home Therapy is covered under the Children’s Long Term Support waiver if the child is deemed eligible for services. Section 512 of the CLTS is the Intensive In Home Therapy portion of the CLTS. Whether your child is applying for services or already receiving services, it is important to be familiar with this section of the waiver.

Autism Support Groups in WI

elund@wiautism.com — 2011-10-31T13:14:58-05:00

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.

Signs of Autism

elund@wiautism.com — 2010-01-01T17:49:58-06:00

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.

Thank you

elund@wiautism.com — 2009-12-19T19:09:55-06:00

We would like to thank all of the families who have put your trust in us to provide treatment for your child.

NEW ABA Autism Treatment Center In Green Bay

elund@wiautism.com — 2009-12-12T11:25:51-06:00

Chris Van Dyke and I are happy to report that we have started up a new autism treatment center in the heart of Green Bay. We are located at 1640 Main Street in the Oak Grove professional building on the corner of Main and Deckner.