Posted by Brenda Anderson on Wednesday, February 9th, 2011
A group from Washington University in St. Louis reports that upon finishing high school, many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are left without the proper supportive or health services that they previous had access to. According to the report, nearly 40 percent of youths with ASDs from among the more than 400 surveyed participants [...]
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Posted by Brenda Anderson on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
Routines and schedules are the mantra for those with autism and their families. If fact, they are so important to a child on the spectrum, any change in their daily habits can cause much anxiety or stress. A big “change” that is currently affecting a lot of families is related to the relentless winter weather. [...]
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Posted by Brenda Anderson on Tuesday, February 1st, 2011
For families of children with autism, we know all too well the challenge of communication between us and the child. Autism affects both receptive and expressive communication skills and can often leave everyone frustrated at the inability to convey a simple request. But Apple has unwittingly revolutionized the autism world with the technology of the [...]
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