Autism, Sensory Regulation and Movement Fluidity
Many any individuals with classic autism seem to have neurological
Autism and Stuck Emotions
It has taken most my lifetime for me to begin
Autistic Meltdown or Temper Tantrum?
Autistic meltdowns and temper tantrums are not the same thing. Autistic meltdowns typically occur as a response to being overwhelmed.
Sesame Street, This is an Autistic Speaking
Sesame Street knew nobody was missing, or lacking, anything. I was perfect! Everyone is perfect! But in real life, as I grew older, doctors and teachers convinced everyone that I was too broken to be worthy of any effort toward education and a future. Nobody saw me the way I was seen by my friends at Sesame Street.
Senator’s Call for Transition Action Plan An Excellent Idea
Democrat Senator Robert Menendez of New Jersey has introduced a
Wal-Mart Sued for Sexual Harassment & Retaliation of Employee with Developmental Disability
Wal-Mart Stores East, L.P. violated federal law by allowing a
Child Positive Impact:The Disability-Culture Connection
This study examined mothers' perceptions of the positive impact of
10-year edition of ‘Riding the Bus’ comes subtler understanding of intellectual disability
Rachel Simon knew that having a sibling who has a
Use Your Words: Non-Verbal, Speech, and AAC
I see a little girl every week at events that
I Am
How do you talk to someone who uses AAC?
CHOP presents new findings on pediatric cardiovascular disease at AHA 2012
Physician-researchers from the Cardiac Center at The Children's Hospital of
Presume My Competence
Really, this is number one. Please presume my competence.
Focus on My Strengths
#4 Please focus on My Strengths. I have many. We all do.
Top 10 Things Autistic Self Advocate Needs Teachers to Know : # 3
Top ten things I want you to know. Number 3: Please talk directly to me, not to my support person.
Autistic Student’s Top 10 List for Teachers of Students with Special Needs #2
Top ten things Autistic student wants teachers, therapists and friends to know about students with special needs... they may be shocking to some of you, but hopefully to most they are exactly what you expect. Here's number 2.
A Sister Stands with Her Brother: I Am Heard, I Am Important, and I Am Included
No one wants to be the excluded one, the one to stand alone in silence, the one left out of the conversation. No one wants to be forgotten. So why are some individuals treated this way? Luckily it just takes one person to stand up and include, and the rest will follow. Be that person, take a stand, make a difference.
Listening to Autism: A letter from Mrs. Teacher Lady
I wanted to thank you for all the hard work
Bright Not Broken – Dr Fred Volkmar – Yale Child Development – Jul 26,2012
This week we continue our conversation on ASD and DSM-5
Videos games as therapy?
Video games may not be as bad for us as our mothers told us. The latest foray into the virtual realm stems from the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, citing that targeted rehabilitation of patients with Cerebral Palsy can be achieved through the use of active video games (Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect, Playstation Move, etc.).
Facebook blocks NC mom’s pictures of Special Olympics event
Diane Cornwell said her seven year old, Cole, who happens to have Down Syndrome had a great time at his first Special Olympics event last Friday. She uploaded an album of 40 pictures to share and says Facebook blocked it for inappropriate content and locked her account.