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Monthly Archives: July 2012
PSU Holds Autism Conference
I was in Penn State yesterday attending the National Autism Conference sponsored by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. I’m going to share with you today a few thoughts from the discussions. Janet Twyman, PhD, professor of pediatrics at the University … Continue reading
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ADA Anniversary
Tomorrow marks the 22nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dr. Gertrude Barber was invited to the signing by then-President George H. W. Bush. You can tune in at 8 a.m. EST Thursday, July 26th to listen to a … Continue reading
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Funding and Importance of Early Childhood Education
I’d like to share a few thoughts about quality early childhood education today. We know that investments in early childhood are vital to the success of our children. There is a large body of data from economics, biology and psychology … Continue reading
Autism & Immune Irregularities
I’d like to update readers on some of the latest research that I have been reading. A new California Institute of Technology study suggests that specific changes in an overactive immune system can indeed contribute to autism-like behaviors in mice … Continue reading
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iPad or TAP-it? Making the Right Choice for your Child
This past Sunday, 60 Minutes repeated an October 2011 program “Apps for Autism.” I have since received a number of calls asking my thoughts on the show. Lesley Stahl interviewed a 27-year-old young man who, prior to the iPad, had … Continue reading
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Medications and Autism Update
Joseph Barber, M.D., provided an outstanding presentation on medication last night. If you were unable to attend, a synopsis is provided on his blog. His next presentation, “Roles of Regulation, Reactivity and Flexibility in Autism Spectrum Disorder,” will take place … Continue reading
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Technology for Autism Update
I look forward to reading about the latest innovations in technology in reports from the “Technologies for Autism: Tools, Trends and Testimonials,” held July 6-8, 2012 in Valencia, Spain. Read about it here.