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Autism and Preschool
Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can benefit greatly from attending a preschool program that is capable of suiting their special needs.
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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.
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Autism Defined
A brief explanation on what Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders are and their prevalence in our society.
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Autism Symptoms
Autism symptoms vary for each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Diagnosis for autism occurs after certain behavioral observations.
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Autism: First Steps
One of the first steps, after receiving the diagnosis of autism, is to seek knowledge. Read books, search the web and search out others who can help you navigate through all that lies ahead.
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Dalton Is Diagnosed With Autism: Part 1
It took about 6-8 months before our son Dalton received the diagnosis of autism. He was 18 months old when the journey began.
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Discussing Asperger Syndrome
This article is about the reluctance of some parents to discuss the fact that their child has Asperger Syndrome.
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Drinking while pregnant?
Effects of fetal alcohol syndrome are well-documented. What do we know about the effect on the baby while consuming even small amounts of alcohol?
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Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
What is FAS and FASD? What is a child's perspective of FASD? What are the characteristics? What is the best intervention and prevention?
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Hygiene & Sex Education in Autism
For young people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), social expectations are typically a mystery. This become a particular problem as they approach puberty.
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OCD's Related Disorders
Several disorders seem to be related to OCD. We call them OC spectrum disorders.
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One Family's Journey With Autism
One family's life with autism turns out to be a daily triumph.
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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.
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Autism Spectrum Diagnostic Tools
Making a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder is made easier with the use of one of several industry-standard diagnostic tools.
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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.
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Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Autism comprises a wide spectrum of disorders and affects an estimated one in every 150 children. Autism is a form of pervasive developmental disorder (PDD).
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Autism Friendly Colleges
Several colleges across the U.S. are prepared to meet the unique challenges of providing a comprehensive college education to a young adult on the autism spectrum.
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CAPD and Autism Sometimes Coexist
Certain co-morbid conditions can create additional challenges in individuals who have an autism spectrum disorder; CAPD is one.
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Gastrointestinal Problems in ASD
A significant percentage of children with autism spectrum disorder have gastrointestinal symptoms including diarrhea, constipation, abdominal pain, gas and reflux.
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Autistic Parenting Books
Voices from the Spectrum, Engaging Autism, and The Complete Guide to Understanding Autism are great resources for parents raising an autistic child.
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Conditions Occurring in Autism
Many medical complications occur in individuals within the autism spectrum. Many of these conditions can be serious and require the attention of medical specialists,
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OCALI Provides Autism Support
Part of the Ohio Department of Education, OCALI offers transition support, assistive technology training and family services for those with autism.
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The Best Autism Children's Books
As more children are being diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, families are looking for unique ways to tell their children about autism.
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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.
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Autism Creates Financial Hardship
An autism spectrum disorder diagnosis usually comes with a significant financial burden for the family; learn more about the financial aspects of autism.
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Autism Heroes
There is a great book to help children who might feel frustrated about not fitting in and having autism.
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Autism in the Classroom
Helpful strategies that create better opportunities for learners with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to get the most out of your lessons.
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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.
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Dietary Intervention for Autism
Some individuals with autism have found that following an alternative diet can be beneficial. The GF/CF, Feingold and Specific Carbohydrate Diets are detailed.
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Encouraging Nonverbal Kids to Talk
Children have delays in talking for a variety of reasons: Autism Spectrum Disorder, developmental delays, and hearing loss. Simple fun with Playdoh can encourage speech.
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Kennedy Krieger Autism Conference
The Kennedy Krieger Institute's annual autism conference will be held on October 23-24, 2008 at the Sheppard Pratt Conference Center in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Occupational Therapy for Autism
Occupational therapists help individuals with an autism spectrum disorder improve both fine and gross motor skills plus address sensory processing concerns.
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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.
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What is FASD?
Among the less talked about disabilities encountered in education today is Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, or FASD. The fact that it is not a topic of conversation doesn
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More Than OCD
A book review of <I>Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders, A Complete Guide to Getting Well and Staying Well,</I> by Fred Penzel, Ph.D.
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2008 USAAA Conference in Austin
The U.S. Autism and Asperger Association's 2008 conference will be held September 4-7, 2008 at the Hilton Austin Airport hotel in Texas and features 31 autism speakers.
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Autism Speaks Promotes Advocacy
Autism Speaks is one of the United States' leading organizations dedicated to raising autism awareness and funding autism research projects.
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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.
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Help Your Child Cope With Autism
Find out the main characteristics of autism and support your child with the help of this clear, easy-to-read and informative guide.
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Learn More About OCD -- Attend a Conference
Conferences are great for gaining reliable information about OCD and meeting others who are dealing with OCD. Find out about the upcoming OCSDA Conference at Universal City, California.
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MMR Vaccine Off the Hook as Cause of Autism???
Many parents who have noted behavioral and developmental changes in the children following administration of the MMR vaccine believe that the shot is the cause of autism in their children. Now an IOM committee has concluded that by and large the disorder and the vaccine are not linked. But is the jury still out???
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Teaching Idioms to Pupils with ASD
Why is something easy 'a piece of cake'? Understand why idioms are a minefield for these very literal-minded learners. Includes three teaching activities.
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Prosopagnosia ('Face Blindness') in Autism
The article briefly describes a neurological condition known as prosopagnosia, or face-blindness, that is not specific to autism but seems to be quite common in autistic population.
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Why Labels Matter - Part I
Does it matter how your child is classified as a special education student? I mean, after all, Special Ed is SPECIAL ED: right?
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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.
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On the Fence: How do we make a decision about vaccinations?
Deciding whether or not to vaccinate is a heavy load to bear. Here are the issues I believe are at the heart of the matter and some suggestions on how and where to look to make your decision.
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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.
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Autism Conferences / Workshops
Parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals will find this listing of value. Do you know of other autism conferences or workshops in November? If so, email me
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Defining Neurodiversity
Understanding the concept of neurodiversity is important for professionals working in autism-related fields. Learn the basics of neurodiversity here.
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Gaydos v Cupertino Union
Is having some food rubbed in your face worth $700,000? Or perhaps more importantly, how closely should the principal watch special education teachers. The Gaydos v Cuper
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