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AmyShymansky @ December 6, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Early Autism Identification: Check out and share this great video to assist parents in early identification of autism http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1VA6Q3vTC_o
What are signs of Autism?
AmyShymansky @ December 6, 2009 # One Comment
For parents of young children concerned withdelays in language development can be stressful. With the increase in reported rates of Autism Spectrum Disorders many parents begin to wonder if there child is showing signs of autism. Parents should know that just because their child develops language late or is not developing language according to developmental [...]
Developing a Home Program For Your Child With Autism
AmyShymansky @ December 5, 2009 # No Comment Yet
For families looking to begin a home-based educational program for their child with Autism getting started is the hardest part! From finding an effective consultant and therapists, to jumping thru insurance hoops or financial burdens. As difficult to start off and financially draining as a home-program can be for families they can be the most [...]
Developing Advanced Conversation Skills in Children with Autism
AmyShymansky @ December 5, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Developing natural social conversation skills in children with Autism can be a complex task. Successful conversation skills build relationships and are critical to successful social skills. Once a learner is able to ask questions and make statements in conversation more advanced skills such as the ability to initiate a conversation based of the interest of others, maintaining [...]
Developing Requesting Skills in Your Child with Autism: Beyond Imitating..
AmyShymansky @ October 25, 2009 # No Comment Yet
Many times as young children with autism develop language they develop an ability to imitate language from others to assist in getting their needs met. What a great success to reach this milestone!
Sometimes after language imitation emerges parents report their child uses the language from an inaccurate perspective. For example, if their child wants ice [...]