Category Archives: Autism

DVD Helps Kids With Autism Read Faces

Posted on January 28, 2009 by sherry

NPR ran an article about a new DVD produced in Britain called “The Transporters,” designed to teach children with autism to look at faces (like the happy baby face) and recognize emotions. With funding from the government, a team of … Continue reading →

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Picture Books Build Social Language

Posted on January 8, 2009 by sherry

I love to go to our children’s library and browse through the books. I use good children’s literature for all the kids I work with, whether they are working on sounds (articulation), language development, stutteringt or are on the autism … Continue reading →

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Best Travel Ideas for Vacations with a Child with Autism

Posted on September 17, 2008 by admin

In Sunday’s New York Times there is a great article called “Bypassing the Roadblocks of Autism,” dealing with the challenges of traveling with a child with autism spectrum disorder.While most people look forward to a vacation with it’s new vistas, … Continue reading →

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Santa Claus Diagnosed Autism in this Mom’s Child

Posted on September 10, 2008 by admin

I came across a video of a mom’s experience in coming to grip with her child’s diagnosis of autism. I thought it might be helpful to other parents as they face the possibility of their child having autism. On the … Continue reading →

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One Special Girl

Posted on May 29, 2008 by admin

I can’t tell you how many times I learn a great lesson from a child–one that inspires me. Here goes. Yesterday when I was talking to a friend, she mentioned that her daughter, Becca, had befriended a peer with autism. … Continue reading →

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New Autism Screening Guidelines

Posted on October 30, 2007 by admin

I got a call yesterday from a mom who was interested in my reaction to the news release by the American Academy of Pediatrics recommending that pediatricians screen children for signs of autism at 18 and 24 months at well-visit … Continue reading →

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