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Autism and School Aged Children Making Education a Positive Experience

no@spam.com (Rachel Evans) — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:51:50 MST

Autism and school are becoming a hot topic for school boards and parent groups right across the country and around the world This is because the occurrence of autism in children is increasing at an alarming rate

Suffering From an Autism Food Allergy?

no@spam.com (Rachel Evans) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:30:07 MST

An autism food allergy is a very serious problem In fact, autism induced by allergies has recently been identified and occurs when a child’s diet influences his or her autism symptoms

What an Increase in Stimming May Indicate About Your Current Treatment For Autism

no@spam.com (Rachel Evans) — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:04:24 MST

As parents work to find effective treatments for autism, many of the usual symptoms their children display will continue In the majority of cases, this often includes some form of ‘stimming’

Getting Started With Autism Music Therapy

no@spam.com (Rachel Evans) — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 07:55:56 MST

Studies and anecdotal evidence alike are clearly showing that therapy based on music can have a significant impact on reducing the symptoms of autism in children including undesirable autistic behaviors Music therapy is a form of autism treatment based on carefully planned musical exercises and experiences

Does Your Child Have a History of Autism and Seizures?

no@spam.com (Rachel Evans) — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 04:14:48 MST

If your child has a history of autism, then you will want to watch for one of the more serious symptoms: seizures The first thing that you will have to learn if your autistic child experiences seizures is how to recognize an emergency

Social Skills Music Groups

no@spam.com (Theresa McFarland, M.A.) — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 05:46:55 MST

WHAT IS A SOCIAL SKILLS MUSIC GROUP?
A Social Skills Music Group is an opportunity for children, families and friends to practice social skills in a fun, structured and relaxing environment. Social skills such as greetings, sharing and friendship are modeled and reinforced

Christmas, Autism and Why I Believe In Miracles

no@spam.com (Jean Shaw) — Tue, 25 Dec 2007 06:02:31 MST

Normally I hate this time of year. The Christmas mail generally brings with it cards from old friends and acquaintances. Whilst I love to hear from them I often feel envious and cheated for they make me think if what might have been if only my son hadn't developed autism.

I know it's wrong but I'm only human.

However, this year I seem to have got things into perspective. Instead of yearning for what I may have missed, I appreciate what I have.

Educational Evaluation of Special Education Student With Autism

no@spam.com (Theresa McFarland, M.A.) — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 14:33:12 MST

All students in special education are required by law to have a complete evaluation every three years to determine eligibility for special education services. The following case study is about a student named "Adam". Adam is seven years old and has autism. He is in a special day class setting in a public school. The case study includes details of Adam's 3-year educational evaluation

Autism and Education Options

no@spam.com (Theresa McFarland, M.A.) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 23:08:49 MST

Education services and treatments for autism vary from district to district and also are available through private schools and therapists. Education services for autism include the Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication-handicapped Children (TEACCH) system allows students to follow an individual schedule while focusing on individualezed goals and learning activities. Children work with minimal prompting on a structured work system.

Education Treatments for Children with Autism

no@spam.com (Jenn O'Donnell) — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 22:46:02 MST

Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) encompass a group of disorders characterized by deficits in social skills and interactions, impairments in speech and communication, and unusual and repetitive behaviors. The degree of autism varies in each individual, from high cognitive functioning to severe mental retardation. Autism is considered to be a spectrum disorder because symptoms vary so widely from one individual to the next.