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...
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Picture Books Build Social Language
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...
Review: “Come Learn With Me” by North Country Kids, Inc
Every speech-language pathologist yearns to grab a bag of goodies that will amuse, entice and teach their preschoolers the foundation of language,...
Best Travel Ideas for Vacations with a Child with Autism
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...
Santa Claus Diagnosed Autism in this Mom’s Child
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...
One Special Girl
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...
New Autism Screening Guidelines
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...
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