According to the National Institute on Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), nearly one in 12 American children aged 3 to 17 has experienced a voice, speech, language, or swallowing disorder in the last year.…
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You may think that the holidays are a time to relax and enjoy each other's company, but for toddlers & young children with Autism, they can be a time of great anxiety. It's not that…
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ABA, or Applied Behavior Analysis, is a treatment for autistic children that focuses on a wide range of socially meaningful behaviors. The most important goals of ABA are facilitating the development of new capabilities, shaping…
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Here is an interview with Anne, a homeschooling parent of a child on the Autism Spectrum. Anne is one of the contributing authors to the book Home Educating our Autistic Spectrum Children edited by Terri…
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Making new friends can be challenging for any child. There’s always a bit of anxiety in approaching people, introducing yourself and building a new relationship. Now imagine trying to make friends when you have a…
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Platinum Bay Technologies is an innovative company that seeks to employ autistic individuals in its workforce directly. It offers a safe, secure and supportive environment for these workers to thrive and develop their skills. The…
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From the moment I learned that my seven-year old son was diagnosed with autism, the three words I heard over and over again were: consistency, schedule, and routine. Now, I’m an organized person but keeping to…
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At approximately 9:30 am on Friday, May 29, Governor Jim Gibbons signed into law AB 162, the Autism Insurance Reform Bill. It is a great day for all our families living with autism in the…
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