Monthly Archives: September 2013

Are Robots an Answer to Social Skills?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by all about autism

All of us have struggled when our children plateau in ABA (Applied Behavior Analysis) therapy. We ask ourselves “what else can we do?” Dr. Diehl, of Notre Dame turned to technology to investigate this answer. Below are highlights of his … Continue reading →

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Robots and Autism Spectrum Disorders

Posted on September 24, 2013 by all about autism

For those of you who live in the Erie area, the Barber National Institute is hosting Dr. Joshua Diehl, a professor at the University of Notre Dame. He will be discussing “Robots and Autism: The Impact, Potential, and the Future” … Continue reading →

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Celebrating: One Woman’s Dream

Posted on September 19, 2013 by all about autism

A dream can be as individual as a fingerprint or as universal as a common prayer. For parents of a child with developmental disabilities, the dream may be for a child to speak or to walk. For an adult with … Continue reading →

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Have You Heard of Extraordinary Ventures?

Posted on September 17, 2013 by all about autism

Yesterday I was at the gym lifting weights and listening to Squawk Box. My ears perked up as I heard the host talking about employment of persons with disabilities. The panel members were beginning a discussion on the need for … Continue reading →

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Overcome that Obstacle (even with sand in your shoes)

Posted on September 12, 2013 by all about autism

It was cool brisk Saturday morning. Sand had already seeped into my shoes as I walked between the registration table and starting line taking in the view. The course was set, volunteers prepared and contestants ready to compete. Excitement penetrated … Continue reading →

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Under the Sea

Posted on September 10, 2013 by all about autism

Last week one of the teachers used the “ocean” as the classroom learning theme. The students’ were exploring the ocean and when I heard about this I couldn’t wait to talk to them about what they were learning. As I … Continue reading →

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Robots & Autism: What’s the impact? What’s the future?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by all about autism

A few years ago I was relaxing at home reading the latest edition of the Notre Dame Alumni magazine. I came across an article written by Dr. Joshua Diehl, Assistant Professor of Psychology, on his robot research and I was … Continue reading →

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“To Infinity….and Beyond!”

Posted on September 3, 2013 by all about autism

The excitement of a new school year is palpable! Welcome signs drape the walls, the smell of fresh paint in the air, new lesson plans and goals.There is so much to look forward to including how technology will advance learning … Continue reading →