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Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Study Suggests Older Siblings of Autistics Tend to Develop Hyperactivity
This is really a no brainer! The research also shows that parents suffer greater depression. Oh Really! What do you think?
http://kezi.com/healthwatch/165227
http://kezi.com/healthwatch/165227
Monday, March 8, 2010
Autism programs focus on early intervention
This is a great article in the Toledo Blade on line. The children have one on one with a teacher. Wow! I wonder how this is funded! You can read more and watch actual video clips at http://toledoblade.com/article/20100307/NEWS32/3070309/-1/news13
Lily Lyons was reading books while still in her crib, but speech continues to mostly elude the 3 1/2-year-old Toledo girl.
Although Lily didn't speak a word before enrolling in Mercy Children's Hospital's intensive preschool for autistic children in April, she now talks some - and uses a specialized picture book to communicate with her family. Her twin brother, Luke, who also is autistic and attends the same preschool, has advanced from speaking a few words to talking in complete sentences.
Such progress helps show that intensive early intervention is critical for those with autism, a developmental disability that can affect communication and behavior in varying degrees. Lily and Luke were diagnosed shortly after turning 2 and were enrolled in Mercy's Clinic Home Intensive Program in hopes of improving their education.
Lily Lyons was reading books while still in her crib, but speech continues to mostly elude the 3 1/2-year-old Toledo girl.
Although Lily didn't speak a word before enrolling in Mercy Children's Hospital's intensive preschool for autistic children in April, she now talks some - and uses a specialized picture book to communicate with her family. Her twin brother, Luke, who also is autistic and attends the same preschool, has advanced from speaking a few words to talking in complete sentences.
Such progress helps show that intensive early intervention is critical for those with autism, a developmental disability that can affect communication and behavior in varying degrees. Lily and Luke were diagnosed shortly after turning 2 and were enrolled in Mercy's Clinic Home Intensive Program in hopes of improving their education.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Save the date
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Special Needs Mini Conference at Catawba College for 8:30-12:00
Great sessions for parents
Many booths with community resources
Special Needs Mini Conference at Catawba College for 8:30-12:00
Great sessions for parents
Many booths with community resources
Tip of the Week - Following a Morning Schedule
Tip of the Week: Increase your child’s independence
Establishing a morning routine for your child with autism is a great way to increase independence, as well as make sure everyone gets out of the house on time.
Follow this link: http://www.rethinkautism.com/community/news/Story.aspx?ID=429
Establishing a morning routine for your child with autism is a great way to increase independence, as well as make sure everyone gets out of the house on time.
Follow this link: http://www.rethinkautism.com/community/news/Story.aspx?ID=429
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