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Articles related to "Autistic"
Autistic Children and the Holidays All children who have autistic traits challenge the people around them every day of the year. When the holidays come around, it is more of a challenge. They are over stimulated easily. Their emotions overwhelm them. Here are some tips that will help. kids korner • canada for kids • canada • kids • autistic spectrum disorder
Recognizing Aspie Strengths Is the term "Aspie" politcally incorrect that has negative connotations associated with it? I was about to find out. aspie • asperger's • asperger • tony attwood • carol gray
Autism Myths There are several myths about what autism is and isn’t. I will present these myths, and give you the realities. myths • realities • children with autism
Holiday Routines and Autism Traditions can be comforting, something to look forward to. . . Sometimes this the case for children with autism. Sometimes traditions throw off the regular schedule. autism schedule • autistic holiday • christmas autistic • routine for autistic kids • holiday fun and autism
Girls with Asperger's Syndrome Girls with Asperger's Syndrome and other autism spectrum disorders may be underdiagnosed because their social deficits are not as conspicuous. girls asperger’s • girls autism • gender differences asperger’s • gender differences autistic spectrum disorders • asperger’s behavior
Secretin Therapy for Autism Research has found a link between autism spectrum diseases and the functions of the gastrointestinal system and the brain. This link appears to be the hormone, secretin. autism • autism spectrum disorders • secretin • experimental therapies for autism • leaky-gut
"What Do I Do Now?" Advice for the parent who has just discovered their child is autistic. autism • autistic • advice • disability • support
Autism and Social Behavior Social dyfunction, maybe one of the most defining features of autism, can be classified in one of three different categories. autism autistic social dyfunction problems disabil
Autism Support Mailing Lists There are many forms of support available to parents who have children with autism. One form is the electronic mailing list. autism • autistic • pdd • asperger • asperger syndrome
Autism: Definition of a Puzzling Disorder Autism is more prevalent than Down’s Syndrome, but a lot less is known about this disorder. The goal is awareness and knowledge, and this article is a small contribution toward that goal. autism • autistic • disorder • neurological • children
Vaccinations and Autism There has been an alarming increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism in the last several years. What is causing it? Combination vaccines are one theory. vaccines • vaccination • autism • autistic • causes
Treatments For Autism There are many methods offered to help in the treatment of autism. Here is a list of a few popular ones. autism • autistic • treatment • intervention • therapy
Can Autistic Kids Learn to Swim? Water safety is especially important for children with emotional, behavioral, and communication disorders. What are the challenges and benefits of teaching Sara to swim? autistic • learn to swim • spectrum • large muscles • coordination
Softball Team for Autistic Kids Little League Challenger teams offer children with autism, Asperger's and other disabilities the chance to build confidence, meet new friends and have lots of fun. little league • challenger softball teams • confidence • increased attention span • disability
Transitions for Autistic Teens As teenagers with autism transition into young adults, they have several options. Navigating the maze of transition services can be confusing. autistic teenager • young adults with autism • autism transition services • extended high school • extended iep
ALTERNATIVE TREATMENTS FOR AUTISM Alternative treatments, Autism, Children's Disabilities autism • children's disabilities • alternative treatments
Autism and Playground Fun The playground can be a fun outing for children on the autism spectrum and offers many benefits. autistic • autism spectrum • sensory integration • sensory input • vestibular
Dalton's Story: Early Signs I think it is important for families to share their personal stories of triumphs and challenges that they face with autism. Here is the beginning of Dalton's journey. autism • symptoms • early signs • pointing • autistic leading
Early Diagnosis of Autism The earlier the diagnosis of autism, the better the prognosis. Awareness to early warning signs increases the chances that children can develop normally. autism • autistic • developmental disorders • diagnosis • prognosis
Schedules that Work Children and teens with special needs NEED schedules. . . even in the sweet days of summer. Here are some schedules that work. special needs schedules • kids • tweens • autistic • autism
Special Ed Kids Learn Time Perhaps your child is deaf. She understands pictures but she does not have the words to talk about them. Here are some words to start with: deaf • autistic • down syndrome • telling time • questions
Speech Problems in Kids Great ways to encourage talking as you take a walk with your special needs child. special needs kids • talking • walking • walk • colors
SUMMER SCHEDULES Children and teens, particularly those with special needs, need a plan. Having a schedule in the summer, helps them understand and cope with the world's expectations. special needs • schedules • deaf • autistic • down syndrome
Mainstream Education There are many challenges when attempting to find the right fit for your child in a school. Mainstreaming can be a viable option for your child. autism • special education • mainstream • socialization • mentors
Autism Autism Community Home Page http://www.geocities.com/-raynmom/index.html This is an excellent site to find ideas on alternative living arrangements for autistic people. There are articles, chat rooms, message boards, web pages, directory exchange, resources and ideas related to setting goals and planning the future of people with autism who are in need of assisted living or who are unable to live independently. This site does not contain general information. Check other websites for that. ---------------------------------------------------- What is Autism? http://uxl.cso.uiuc.edu/-bordner/uni/joan_rich.html An in-depth discussion of autism with medical information regarding the nature of the brain in children with autism. Lists and discusses 15 characteristics associated with autism. ------------------------------------------------------ Information for law enforcement officers about dealing with people with autism http://www.flash.net./-emc2/police.htm This source contains an excellent list of characteristics that typify autistic individuals. Valuable for anyone looking for an autism checklist. ------------------------------------------------------- History of Autism/definition/symptoms http://autism.spedia.net How to know if a child is autistic. This site gives an overview of autism with an emphasis on what parents can do. There are message boards and forums that provide online support for parents of autistic children. This site also provides an excellent book list on the subject of autism with information of interest to teachers and parents. ====================================================== Questions about auditory integration training http://www.teleport.com/-sait/faq.html This site reviews Annabel Stehli's book, THE SOUND OF A MIRACLE, detailing how her son benefited from receiving auditory integration training. It explains how children can be tested and explains the AIT devices and procedures in non-medical terminology. ------------------------------------------------------- History of the Society for Auditory Intervention Techniques http://www.teleport.com/-sait/history.html A brief discussion of the most up-to-date advances in auditory integration training. Membership in SAIT is open to professionals, parents and relatives of individuals with special needs as well as interested others. THE SOUND CONNECTION is the newsletter available through the organization. ---------------------------------------------------- History of Autism http://wch.syr.edu/-jmwobus/autism/autismfaq-hist.html A brief history of autism beginning with Leo Kanner's first published paper identifying autistic children in 1945. Defines the word "autism" as meaning "escape from reality."Also discusses Asperger's discovery with brief discussion of treatments and how the meaning of the word "autism" has changed after Kanner. autism • communication disorders • society for auditory intervention techniques • annabel stehli • the sound of a miracle
Is It Just a Tantrum? When a child with autism has a temper tantrum, is it the result of poor discipline, or could the cause be related to their disability? autism temper tantrum discipline disability sensor
Autism and Preschool Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can benefit greatly from attending a preschool program that is capable of suiting their special needs. autism • special eduction • autism spectrum disorder • early intervention • preschool
Autism in the Movies Autism is garnering more attention in big-name Hollywood hits as well as documentaries; from the 1988 classic Rain Man to 2007's Autism the Musical. autism movies • rain man • mozard and the whale • snow cake • autism the musical
Autism Support: IRC, Message Boards, Newsgroups Mailing lists are often the most popular forms of electronic support for parents of autistic children. There are other, equally valuable forms of support. autism • autistic • support • messages • message board
Related Disorders Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is not one disorder but a category of disorders. Autism is the most severe of these. What are some of the others? pervasive developmental disorders • pdd • disorder • autism • asperger syndrome
Autism Education There are many items that need to be assessed before entering your child into a pre-school setting. Besides the facility, take a look at the teachers and staff. special education • autism • early intervention • teachers • staff
Popular Autism Myths With autism being diagnosed in 1 in every 166 children, autism awareness is on the rise. Unfortunately, there are still a number of myths associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder. autism • myths • asd • popular • rainman
Autism Heroes There is a great book to help children who might feel frustrated about not fitting in and having autism. autism • autism spectrum disorder • autism heroes • famous people with autism • albert einstein
Diagnose Autism By Age Two Although there is no cure for autism, doctors state that early interventions are very effective. Screen by 24 months. warning signs of autism • diagnose autism early • bio-neurological developmental disability • autism websites • autistic children likely to have other ailments
Discipline for Disabled Children Maybe she simply ignores your request. How to you get your child to cooperate? special ed • behavior • refuse • special needs • discipline
Fragile X Children Why do children with fragile X (which can be shown as ADHD, ADD, mental retardation, or autism) often find holiday festivities to be holiday frenzy? fragile x • add • mental retardation • addh • over stimulated
Special Kids: Outside Fun It is important for every child to have time for outside fun regardless of physical disability, social challenges, or behavioral issues. adhd • autistic • swimming • trampoline • gross motor exercise
Tactile Defensiveness A child who displays tactile defensiveness might miss out on special holiday foods such as Aunt Susie's red Jello salad. Here are ideas to overcome the Jello jitters. fragile x • sensory integration therapy • tactile defensiveness • autism spectrum • autistic
Adam Jasinski Speaks About Autism Adam Jasinski, the winner of Big Brother season nine, discusses a comment he made about autistic children that he worked with at the United Autism Foundation in Florida. adam jasinski • big brother • united autism foundation • olaf hampel • cbs
The Brain That Changes Itself A review of Norman Doidge's collection of observations about neuroplasticity. neuroplasticity • neuroplasticity learning • what is neuroplasticity • train your mind change your brain • the brain that changes itself
Autism and Related Conditions references for Autism, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Heller's Syndrome, Rett's Disorder. autism • childhood disinitegrative disorder • heller's syndrome • rett's disorder • asperger's syndrome
Autism Back to School Checklist Back to school time can be difficult for families with children on the autism spectrum. Ease this transition by creating a back-to-school checklist. autism school • autism transition • individualized education plan • autism therapy • iep
Autism Causes and Treatment Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder, what are the possible causes, how it affects lives, and ways to treat it and manage the symptoms. autism • autism symptoms • autism treatment • applied behavior analysis • causes of autism
Overcoming Autism As I mentioned in my previous article, reading and gaining information about autism is crucial. The very first book I read was entitled "Overcoming Autism" and it help start me on the right track. overcoming autism • koegel • strategies • hope • symptoms
THE NEW MILLENIUM AND GIRL/BOY SCOUTING Personal view of the new year and scouting. scouting • morals • traditional
Triad of Impairments All people with autism have impairments in social interaction, social communication, and imagination. This is referred to as the triad of impairments. autism • impairment • social • communication • imagination
Teaching Reading to the Deaf Parents of deaf children are focused on empowering their child to talk and later to read. How do pattern books assist in the development of reading skills? deaf • hearing impaired • cochlear implant • heard of hearing • add
Mystic Medicine Traditional medicine has a new partner, "alternative" medical practices. Dolphin Assisted Therapy, known as DAT, has given new hope to patients who felt that they would have to accept their conditions as part of their lives. alternative medicine • autism • depression • lymphoma • cancer |
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