April 2010 - Autism Blogger - The Network of Care

4 wisdom teeth and a molar........to go

Probably one of our biggest concerns early on was Derek's teeth, he was never big into the taste of toothpaste or the feel of a toothbrush. We tried many different stategies to get him in a routine and even had it in his IEP but nothing really worked...

Published Fri, Apr 02 2010 2:11 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

3rd grade or not 3rd grade?

It's been a pretty rough last week. My son finally got glasses he needs and is learning to sound out and somewhat read, which is wonderful! I had his IEP @ school but they are wanting to push him into the 3rd grade when he is no where near ready....

Published Sat, Apr 03 2010 6:10 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Education

Autism bill puts Kentucky at forefront

Tucked into the flurry of legislation that passed the General Assembly last week was a landmark autism bill that will mean more Kentucky children with autism spectrum disorders will receive the intensive treatment they need. The Senate on Thursday gave...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 6:46 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

The 8th Milestones Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference

he 8th Milestones Annual Autism / Asperger's Conference June 22, 2010 Cleveland, Ohio The Annual Milestones Conference features research based approaches fostering lifelong strategies for success from early childhood to adulthood. The conference is...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 8:18 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Events

Surfers Healing 2010

Today is the first day for sign ups for this summers Surfers Healing camps, I have posted about them before and how much pure joy and enjoyment Derek gets going to the beach and hanging out with some truely wonderfull people. It is free!!!! and they are...

Published Thu, Apr 15 2010 1:18 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Mr

Sensory Snails

Tonight the weather was drizzly, so the snails were out in force. Wyatt enjoys stepping on snails with his bare feet and squishing them between his toes. I know, this is entirely disgusting. It was even more disconcerting to realize that he might have...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 10:39 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Free Seminar...HOPE FOR AUTISM SPECTRUM...MAY 8TH,2010...CHILDRENS BOARD OF HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR … May 8 th , 2010 Children’s Board of Hillsborough County is hosting a Free Seminar entitled: “HOPE FOR ADHD, AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS AND LEARNING DISABILITIES” “What you NEED TO KNOW about AD(H)D, A.S.D., Developmental and Neuro...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 1:32 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Education

Re: PPEC

Hi guys I just recently heard about Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Has anyone every heard of this and if so do you guys know where there are any centers in south Florida? Here what it is in case some don't know: Prescribed Pediatric Extended...

Published Thu, Apr 08 2010 7:12 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Resources

What the heck is a DAN Doctor anyway?

This information comes directly from the Autism Research Institute/Defeat Autism Now website: http://www.autism.com/ari/faq.htm What are the requirements for clinicians using a Defeat Autism Now! approach? ARI provides an online Clinician Registry of...

Published Thu, Apr 22 2010 1:49 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Other Treatment

Beware Charlatans & DAN doctors!

Whilst arguing with my daughters primary care physician, a local (now unlicensed) chiropractor who seems to have spent most of his practise life in ambulance chasing/ insurance claim land said" I am DAN certified" And after coniderable searching...

Published Fri, Apr 23 2010 7:46 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Help me again my friends with real answers.

While each thing can be explained. I am wondering if there is more going on with my son, Nathan. Here it is... Let me know what you think. Losing ability to print.------poor muscle strength and gets tired easy Wondering--------getting older Having trouble...

Published Sat, Apr 24 2010 11:20 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Questions

Temple Grandin Interview

A very interesting interview with Temple Grandin. She mentions one thing I do clash with the cure side, and even neurodiversity parents, on quite frequently. Autistic thought is very literal and detail oriented, and sometimes the way neurotypicals word...

Published Mon, Apr 26 2010 12:19 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Experience

unpredicted

I remember the first time I've heard of autism. It was back in 1996 and I was a freshman in college. One of my nursing instructor's son had a form of autism. I remember her doing a presentation about it. She talked about his growth development...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 9:45 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Make mine a double

So, after nine months of waiting, little bro went to his assesment at the autism center yesterday. Well, what to say, did he pass or fail? He meets the requirements of an autism diagnosis. He will meet next with a neuro pediatrician. I already knew that...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 11:19 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group