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Natural Born Optimist
I attended a CSE meeting yesterday for a boy was transitioning into high school. His achievement is a few years below grade level and his cognitive skills are in the low- average range. The school staff encouraged the parents to place him in a 12:1:1 classroom in the high school. The parents, concerned about the potential for bullying in high school were supportive of the …
Summit Addresses Needs of 1:88
Colleagues at Summit Educational Resources in Buffalo, NY respond to the recent CDC report that 1:88 children are diagnosed with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Steven Anderson, CEO of Summit emphasizes the need for research into effective, evidence-based interventions for the children, while Drs. Vicki Knapp and Deborah Napalitan0 describe their recent research into treatment of Autistic Spectrum Disorders. In a follow-up interview, Dr.. Knapp discusses …
Let’s Get Walking!
I’m usually not a big walk-a-thoner; I’d rather just make a donation to the organization directly. But this year I thought that maybe I could magnify the contributions to autism support groups by using my network to get the word out. If your able to walk yourself, I encourage you to sign up, or join my team. But if your willing to make a small …
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One in 88 children have autism in the United States. How well are educators and service providers prepared to meet the needs of these children? New York requires teachers to participate in 40 hours of training in autism. Do teachers feel this is adequate? Do parents and caregivers believe their children are getting what they need? As I provide professional development …
Social Skills for Children with Asperger’s & Autism
Teaching socialization to children on the spectrum is one of the more subtle challenges for educators. Social interactions involve so many component skills that disentangling them can be perplexing. A few general guidelines can help. First, move from structured to unstructured social opportunities. Structured means that the adult schedule, design and prompt interactions. For example, a “play date” involves a child visiting the house, playing …
iPad App to Teach Elements of Story Telling
I’ve been using Toontastic with a few of my clients to teach them to create characters, plot, conflict, climax, and resolution (the elements of imaginative story telling). It works really well for some kids. Generally, I use this as a reinforcer after the children have completed several “work” tasks. What they don’t know is that this is really an important skill they are learning during …
Psychoanalysis and Autism: Refrigerator Moms, Seriously?
NOTE: The French Court has ordered Ms. Roberts’ film be removed from YouTube on March 28th. I’m glad I downloaded it before it was censored! ~ mf
“The Wall or psychoanalysis put to the test for autism”, is a French documentary filmed by Sophie Robert.
It describes the misuse of the psychoanalytic approach of autism in France in defining and treating autistic spectrum disorders. Ms. Robert was …
Where’s Waldo, BCBA?
New York is a lopsided state in terms of population, with the greatest number of people centered in the New York Metropolitan Area. Accordingly, most of the Board Certified Behavior Analysts serve “downstate” clients. Approximately 82 % of the 625 BCBAs in the state of New York reside in the City and surrounding counties according to data from the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. While this …
Ithaca Asperger Support Groups
Young Adults
Asperger’s Syndrome creates unique gifts, concerns and perspectives. When the syndrome is misunderstood by others, it often creates painful experiences and loneliness. Come join others with asperger’s traits for practical support and social connection. Enjoy the comfort of being with others with similar ways of perceiving the world. This group meets the third Thursday of each month at 7PM in the basement of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Collegetown, Ithaca. …
Helping Military Families Care For Autism
Congress is currently working on a bill to help all military families, regardless of duty status, qualify for Autism benefits under the military’s insurance program known as “Tri-Care.” Peter Bell of Autism Speaks and army wife Rachel Kenyon joins Andrea Mitchell Reports to discuss.
The Bill, HR 2288, the Caring for Military Kids with Autism Act, is currently in the House Armed Services Committee and will need more …
