Recent Blogs
- New School Year By Theresa McFarland, M.A.| 08/8/2008
- Music and Movement Activities for Sensory Integration By Theresa McFarland, M.A.| 07/22/2008
- Educating a Child with Autism By Jenn O'Donnell| 06/19/2008
Recent News
NEWS FOR ALL DISABILITIES
- Published 01/14/2008
Your online magazine that provides support to families who live with disabilities.
A website for professionals and families! We provide up to date information on treatments, education options, nutritional information and support!
Welcome to your Online magazine for topics related to autism and
other disabilities; Autism is in the news, daily! Recent reports
reveal one of every 166 children is diagnosed with autism.
Fortunately, the exposure of the topic is providing extensive and
exciting research and hope! This site provides information for
experts, professionals and families.
Featured Articles
Social Skills Music Groups
- By Theresa McFarland, M.A.
- Published 08/7/2008
- TREATMENT
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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
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
Education Services for Children with Autism
- By Theresa McFarland, M.A.
- Published 12/1/2007
- EDUCATION
- Unrated
As the prevalence of autism has increased astronomically in recent years, so has the number of available treatments and education options. Parents must sift through the many interventions and decide which is best for the education of their child. More and more parents are educating themselves; the treatment options are exciting and give hope to parents of children with autism. But the task of determining which treatments and education paths are best for each child is a great responsibility
Recent Articles
Autism and School Aged Children Making Education a Positive Experience
- By Rachel Evans
- Published 10/27/2008
- EDUCATION , SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Unrated
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
Getting Started With Autism Music Therapy
- By Rachel Evans
- Published 08/30/2008
- EDUCATION , SPECIAL EDUCATION
- Unrated
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
Christmas, Autism and Why I Believe In Miracles
- By Jean Shaw
- Published 12/25/2007
- FAMILY ISSUES
- Unrated
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.
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.