Category Archives: Early Intervention

Autistic Teen Garners Nobel Prize Consideration for Work In Quantum Physics

Posted on May 17, 2013 by skhov

An autistic teenager and masters student is being considered for a Nobel Prize for his research in Quantum Physics. 14-year-old Jacob Barnett attributes his academic trajectory to his ASD diagnosis and subsequent lack of understanding in his education system, which forced him to think divergently like the great scientific theorists to date. Continue reading →

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Nonverbal Autistic Teen Masters Written Communication & Advocates For ASD Education

Posted on May 6, 2013 by skhov

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 →

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New Research Suggests Girls With ASD Need Different Treatment Approach Than Boys

Posted on May 3, 2013 by skhov

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 →

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Possible Association Between Ultrasounds & Autism

Posted on April 30, 2013 by skhov

Investigative journalist and author of The Business of Baby writes an expose on the institutional practices influencing pregnancy, childbirth, and infant nurturing, revealing corporate interest and dissemination of misinformation and posing the question: Could ultrasounds be affecting autism? Continue reading →

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Smartphones Put Healthcare In The Palm Of Your Hands

Posted on April 24, 2013 by skhov

Mobile and tablet applications are replacing costly devices for aid that is portable and affordable! Check out the reviews and find the applications that are right for you. Continue reading →

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Air Pollution Affects Autism: Solutions & Success Stories

Posted on April 22, 2013 by skhov

A research study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives this March found a direct correlation between Autism Spectrum Disorders and exposure to air pollution, particularly from traffic. One mother tells the story of her son’s diagnosis and reversal, summarizing strategies to decrease toxic exposure. Continue reading →

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Pediatric Neurologist Studies How Environment Affects Autism (And All of US)

Posted on April 19, 2013 by skhov

Researchers have not yet identified the cause of autism, and while many are focused on discovering a genetic origin, the parallel increase in exposure to toxins and diagnoses of developmental disorders encourages further exploration of the relationship between environment and the brain. Pediatric Neurologist Dr. Martha Herbert aims to identify the continual affects of exposure to toxins and when autism happens.
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Special Education Expert Presents Music Education Strategies & Strengths

Posted on April 17, 2013 by skhov

Special education expert Stephen Shore Ed. D. held a workshop on music education for children on the autism spectrum at Shema Kolainu Hear Our Voices this Tuesday. Dr. Shore is on the autism spectrum himself and has dedicated his life’s work to both inclusion and specialization in education, with music as a medium and motivation. Continue reading →

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Researchers Develop Smartphone App Using Video For Early Intervention

Posted on April 15, 2013 by skhov

The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center, in collaboration with Behavior Imaging Solutions and the Georgia Institute of Technology, is developing a Smartphone application that streamlines communication between specialists and parents, expediting diagnostics. Continue reading →

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Autism Education Expert, Stephen Shore, Presents Workshop ‘Music For Children On The Autism Spectrum’ At Shema Kolainu

Posted on April 15, 2013 by skhov

Autism education expert and autistic himself, Stephen Shore Ed. D. is a proponent of music education as a means of developing communication for autistic youth. Shore will present a workshop on ‘Music for Children on the Autism Spectrum’ on April 16th at Shema Kolainu Hear Our Voices. Continue reading →

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