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Category Archives: Autism Spectrum Disorder
New Online Course For Parents of Children With Autism Designed by Medical & Educational Experts
The University of Massachusetts Medical School’s Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center has launched an online course designed to help parents of children with autism better understand behavioral intervention, advocate for their child’s needs in school programs, and navigate the legal rights of disabled persons. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Education, Parents, Resources, Special Education, Technology
Tagged ABA, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), asd, autism, autism advocates, autism education, autism intervention, Autism Resources, Autism Rights, Autism School Programs, Autism Seminars, autism spectrum disorder, autism workshops, Disability Rights, early intervention, Eunice Kennedy Shriver Center, Maura Buckley, Parental Guide, parents, Resources for Parents, special education, udiscovering.org
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Research Shows: Summer Sunshine Is Good For Children With Autism!
Recent research, conducted by Saudi Arabian Neurologists, found that children with autism have significantly lower levels of vitamin D—the sunshine vitamin—than their typically developing counterparts. Continue reading
Autism Diagnostic Criteria Revised in the DSM-5
This Saturday the Diagnosis Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) revised the diagnostic criteria of autism for the DSM-5. These changes could affect how organizations disperse services for those diagnosed within DSM-4 criteria. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Diagnosis, Resources, Treatment
Tagged American Psychiatric Association, asd, asperger's syndrome, autism, autism diagnosis, autism spectrum disorder, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, DSM-4, DSM-5, National Institute of Mental Health, PErvasive Developmental Disorder, Sensory Processing Disorder, SPD
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New Findings That Autistics See Motion Twice As Fast, Related To Sensory Experience
New research published in the Journal of Neuroscience this April demonstrates how children with autism spectrum disorder perceive motion at twice the rate of typically developing children, suggesting that perception of motion may be responsible for autism symptoms such as painful sensitivity to noise and bright lights, as well as social, behavioral deficits. Continue reading
Nonverbal Autistic Teen Masters Written Communication & Advocates For ASD Education
Ido Kedar, a California teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder, has escaped the “solitary confinement” of his body through mastering the motor skills necessary for communication tools like IPad apps. Ido is now able to express his feelings, opinions, and self-interest—insisting on inclusion in a regular education program and challenging experts’ assumptions about his condition. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, blogs, Community, Early Intervention, Education, Parents, SKHOV News, Special Education
Tagged AAC, Apps, asd, autism, autism advocates, Autism Interventions, autism spectrum disorder, autism success, Blogs, communication, Education, Ido in Autismland, ipad, IPad Apps, NBC News, nonverbal, Success
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New Research Suggests Girls With ASD Need Different Treatment Approach Than Boys
Interesting new research for parents of daughters presented today at the International Meeting for Autism Research confirms that ASD manifests diversely between genders, presenting a game-changer for education, therapy, and other treatment practices. Continue reading
Posted in Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Early Intervention, Education, Parents, Research, SKHOV News, Treatment
Tagged asd, autism, autism education, autism intervention, autism therapy, autism treatment, diagnostic criteria for autism, early intervention, Emory, Gender, Marcus Autism Center. Face-Processing Intervention, parents, special education, special needs, Yale
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Autism Goes Viral—On The Web, A Few of Our Favorite Blogs
The blogosphere has opened up a cyber-consciousness of daily reflections, trials, tribulations, and inspiring anecdotes. Check out a few of our favorite autism blogs—where parents, autistics, and, sometimes, both share experience and expertise—and help keep the dialogue going! Continue reading
Posted in Arts, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, blogs, Community, Education, Environment, Parents, Resources, SKHOV News, Technology
Tagged Advocates, asd, aspergers, autism, autism spectrum disorder, Blogs, Community, parents, Self-advocacy
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