Monthly Archives: April 2014

“Autism – What We Know” by Wendy Chung

Posted on April 29, 2014 by all about autism

For today’s blog, I originally planned to take a look back on the month of April and our activities. However, I just watched a TED Talk titled “Autism – What We Know (And What We Don’t Know Yet)” by Wendy … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

iPads have created a buzz among families raising a child with autism. A child who is unable to speak can only express his needs and wants through behavior.  For example, a child could take a parent’s hand and walk him … Continue reading →

Posted on April 25, 2014 by all about autism | Leave a comment

Landmark Agreement Helps Adults With Disabilities Enter the Competitive Workplace

Posted on April 22, 2014 by all about autism

Last week the Justice Department announced a “landmark” agreement with the state of Rhode Island, which was found to have violated the Americans with Disabilities Act by segregating adults with disabilities in workshops and day facilities. Over the next ten … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Hoppy Easter!

Posted on April 17, 2014 by all about autism

This blog may seem a little familiar.  It was one of my first blogs posted on April 5, 2012 yet it is still relavent today so I wanted to share it again. While holidays are filled with joyful memories, they can … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

There’s Nothin’ Better Than A Good Old Fashion’ Friend

Posted on April 16, 2014 by all about autism

The latest report released by the CDC indicating one in 68 8-year- olds has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has everyone talking. This 30% increase since 2012 tells me that every elementary classroom probably has one child on the spectrum.  Looking … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

How Do Thirty Million Words Affect Your Child?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by all about autism

Did you know that by age 4 children living in poverty had heard 30 million fewer words than their counterparts in more advantaged families? This finding led Dana Suskind, M.D. to establish the “Thirty Million Words” Initiative to close the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Celebrating the Week of the Young Child

Posted on April 8, 2014 by all about autism

Last week I had the honor of attending PNC Grow Up Great’s tenth anniversary in Chicago. This week marks the Week of the Young Child.  Both of these events focus public attention on the needs of our children under 5 … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

See Amazing In All Children – Sesame Street Style

Posted on April 4, 2014 by all about autism

On World Autism Day Sesame Workshop announced its latest initiative “See Amazing in All Children.” Partnering with Autism Speaks, this new venture will aim to increase understanding, reduce stigma and demonstrate the commonalities that children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Recognizing Three Ground Breaking Developments in Autism Research on World Autism Day

Posted on April 2, 2014 by all about autism

I wrote an op-ed piece for the Erie News Times and I wanted to share it with you. As communities around the globe prepare to celebrate World Autism Day, we look back on a year that has been unprecedented in … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment