A Parents Recovery From the Diagnosis

AmyShymansky @ December 29, 2009 # One Comment

For parents, learning their young child has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders can be devastating. The stressors of raising a child with a disability can be difficult on a marriage. Listen to Mary Romaniec’s strategies for staying connected as a couple. Finding balance….
http://www.autismone.org/content/letting-go-journey-back-grace-and-dignity-finding-balance-after-diagnosis-mary-romaniec

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Long-Term Planning for your child with Autism…

AmyShymansky @ December 15, 2009 # One Comment

Parents of children with disabilities face an undeniable reality of responsiblity related to long-term planning for their child’s adult independence.  Developing  objectives related to adult independence must be started early in childhood. Towards the end of elementary school and beginning of middle school years parents should begin planning and developing objectives around adult independence. 
Develop Vocational Skills
 Begin investigating your child’s abilities and planning [...]

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Join Us Saturday December 12th 1:30 (central) for an online interactive training “Decreasing Problematic Behaviors-(Escaped Maintained)”

AmyShymansky @ December 6, 2009 # No Comment Yet

Parents! Join us this Saturday for our interactive training to learn strategies for decreasing problematic behaviors with your child.
Decreasing Problematic Behavior Webinar (click here to view)

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How to Recognize Signs of Autism Early?

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

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Decreasing Problematic Behaviors

AmyShymansky @ November 18, 2009 # 2 Comments

Decreasing Problematic Behavior
Join us for an interactive webinar training

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