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Tips for Back-to-School

Posted on August 14, 2012 by all about autism

Ann Ellison, MA, BCBA, has been serving children with disabilities and their families for more than 25 years as a counselor and Board Certified Behavior Analyst.   She currently serves as the Behavior Services Coordinator at the Elizabeth Lee Black School, … Continue reading →

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Set the Bar High for all Children

Posted on August 9, 2012 by all about autism

I had the privilege of attending PNC Day at Chautauqua this week.  Our two speakers were Roger Goodell, commissioner of the National Football League, and Mike Slive, commissioner of the Southeastern Conference, with Luke Russert, NBC News correspondent as moderator.  … Continue reading →

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Safety Measures for a Wandering Child

Posted on August 7, 2012 by all about autism

Every mother’s greatest fear:  You look up and your child is gone!  Perhaps your child decided to go sit down, or he may be deliberately running off, or he is simply wandering.  In any case, you are in a panic … Continue reading →

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New App for Kids with Autism

Posted on August 2, 2012 by all about autism

I had an opportunity this winter to attend a presentation by Interbots.  Founded in 2005, Interbots is a spin-off of the Carnegie Mellon University Entertainment Technology Center.  The company specializes in the design and construction of custom interactive characters, both … Continue reading →

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PSU Holds Autism Conference

Posted on July 31, 2012 by all about autism

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

Posted on July 25, 2012 by all about autism

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

Posted on July 24, 2012 by all about autism

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 →

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Autism & Immune Irregularities

Posted on July 19, 2012 by all about autism

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

Posted on July 17, 2012 by all about autism

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

Posted on July 12, 2012 by all about autism

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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