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Autism and the Breakdown of Guided Participation

Guided Participation. What is it and why does RDI focus on the guided participation relationship as a means to restore a child back to their developmental track? 20 + years of research by experts in fields of mental health, development and environment...

Published Thu, Mar 04 2010 7:57 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Autistic musicians play with perfect pitch

Lawrence Wang used to hate the shrill sounds of the flute. He'd clamp his hands over his ears to drown out his sister's piano playing. During music lessons, he'd fidget and fight with his teacher. On Saturday, though, he tapped his feet while...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 1:19 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

We are going out tonight

Yes, we have gotten one of those elusive babysitters, we are going to go out to dinner and then we are on the hunt for some ear protection for Mikey ,then maybe we can make his world a quieter place. I can`t wait for time alone with my husband !!! Read...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 10:50 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Elementary students paint a picture of autism awareness

Elementary school students here are working on a project to raise awareness of autism. Based on a national campaign to "find the missing pieces of autism," students are creating paintings with missing pieces, much like an incomplete jigsaw puzzle...

Published Tue, Mar 09 2010 6:50 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

gluten free

Here I go delving into the world of gluten-free this and gluten-free that. I am slowly trying to transition Eric's diet into one that is mostly free of gluten. Watch out casein, you're next (maybe)! I'm focusing on snack foods for now, you...

Published Mon, Aug 12 2013 12:56 PM by Autism Blogger

What do you wish you had or have available from school?

I am running an autism support group and I need help from those with more experience and even have autism. Because the goal is to help the children with autism and families that care I would like to know what you wish the school could provide and what...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 7:42 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Questions

Teen with autism advises other 'different' kids

Figuring out what's cool. Struggling for acceptance. Dealing with homework. These are familiar perils of middle school. But Haley Moss did it all while dealing with a hidden challenge: autism. Now Haley, 15, is using her experience as a person with...

Published Fri, Apr 02 2010 6:09 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

Awareness

Autism Awareness Day is coming into its third year, still seems be going strong as a “global happening”. Those with an interest in the global happening of autism—and I certainly have one, as I sit here listening to Alex, my autistic 12-year-old, blasting...

Published Fri, Apr 02 2010 7:29 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

McKay's Voice

It has been a while since I have been on here. It is good to be back. I have come with a new purpose, and a mission to help my son. I want to tell his story to as many people as I can, to help raise awareness. I want people to know what he is going through...

Published Sat, Apr 03 2010 11:39 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Inspirational Stories

headphones work awesome

Remember the worry about noises bugging my son, well whom ever told me about using headphones was just brilliant idea. we have a radio that have had some time, it had headphones and we spent all weekend looking for them, well we found them, my son plugged...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 7:03 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Ideas

Picture Book Available in English and Spanish to Help Kids Understand and Express Emotions

As part of Autism Awareness Month, Parenting Press is encouraging parents and educators to use The Way I Feel , a picture book originally created to teach preschoolers the words for emotions. Feedback on the book, which is now also available in Spanish...

Published Tue, Apr 06 2010 2:25 PM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Help

Windmill Project to present first-ever autism awareness walk

The Windmill Project of Alexandria, MN will present the first-ever Autism Awareness Fun Walk. The community is invited to join family members of children with autism disorders from Douglas and other nearby counties on Saturday, April 24 for the walk....

Published Fri, Apr 16 2010 9:25 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

Hope Network Opens Region's Only Comprehensive Autism Treatment Center

Hope Network's newest facility, the $1.2 million, 12,000 SF Center for Autism on the Coral Lettinga Campus in Grand Rapids, will officially open its doors on April 23 with a ceremony from 4:00pm-7:00pm. The Center will serve children and adolescents...

Published Mon, Apr 19 2010 6:52 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism News

Introduction to the new clock picto

I've added a new picto type to Picto Selector, it is now very easy to add a clock picto or change it's time. See www.PECSforAll.com for the latests version. Read More...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 3:09 AM by Autism Blogger - Online Autism Support Group

Filed under: Autism Resources

8-Hour Supervisor Training: Components of Effective, Evidence-Based Behavior Analytic Supervision (10/18 - Washington, D.C.)

8-Hour Supervisor Training: Components of Effective, Evidence-Based Behavior Analytic Supervision October 18, 2013 8:30am - 6:15pm (EDT) The Chicago School, Washington DC Campus 1015 15th Street NW Washington, D.C. 20005 Cost: $175.00 Event Description...

Published Wed, Oct 09 2013 12:26 PM by Autism Blogger

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Autism and the Breakdown of Guided Participation

Autistic musicians play with perfect pitch

We are going out tonight

Elementary students paint a picture of autism awareness

gluten free

What do you wish you had or have available from school?

Teen with autism advises other 'different' kids

Awareness

McKay's Voice

headphones work awesome

Picture Book Available in English and Spanish to Help Kids Understand and Express Emotions

Windmill Project to present first-ever autism awareness walk

Hope Network Opens Region's Only Comprehensive Autism Treatment Center

Introduction to the new clock picto

8-Hour Supervisor Training: Components of Effective, Evidence-Based Behavior Analytic Supervision (10/18 - Washington, D.C.)