Posted by Michelle Gonzalez on Thursday, February 17th, 2011
It’s no secret that most children with autism are heavily drawn to video games. It provides an outlet for them, develops hand-eye coordination and satisfies their need for stimulatory behavior. I often follow upcoming game releases on behalf of my son, who is an avid Nintendo Wii fan. Today, I came across something very disturbing [...]
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Posted by C.A. Curie on Thursday, February 3rd, 2011
It was this past August on my son’s fourth birthday when I hooked up his VTech V.Smile game for the first time. In the pattern of how I have been teaching him new things, his older brother and I took turns playing while he eagerly watched on. After finally getting his chance, his first experience [...]
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Posted by Michelle Gonzalez on Tuesday, January 11th, 2011
With the turn of a new year, many parents are already looking into enrollment options for the fall of 2011, and one of the most common questions parents of children with autism will ask during this process is: “What school is best for my child?” The answer is not an easy one. Each child is [...]
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Posted in Aspergers Syndrome, Autism Support, Education, Families, Parents
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