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Autism Research: 2 Studies You May Have Missed

Posted on November 12, 2013 by all about autism

Research reveals how new eye-tracking technology for infants and medication for teenagers makes a difference in the diagnosis and treatment of autism A new study, published Wednesday in the journal Nature, asked the question “Does how long an infant spend … Continue reading →

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“Fall Back”: How to Embrace Daylight Savings Time

Posted on November 7, 2013 by all about autism

As we were driving to the gym this morning, Ryan commented about how bright it was outside. I reminded him that we turned back the clocks Saturday night, which meant we had light earlier in the morning. (Unfortunately, night would … Continue reading →

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The 1 Action You Must Take!

Posted on November 5, 2013 by all about autism

Voting is the one action essential to your future and the future of your child and all children, especially those children and adults with disabilities. Ryan and I were at the polls this morning ready to cast our vote. We … Continue reading →

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Halloween’s Sweetest Memories aren’t about Candy

Posted on October 31, 2013 by all about autism

Each year, as the month of October draws to a close, I look forward to the spooktacular fun that fills the school! Today’s Halloween parade brings back sweet memories of the children who have walked the parade route over the … Continue reading →

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UPDATE: All About Autism Introduces Revised Resources

Posted on October 22, 2013 by all about autism

Fall brings a change in season. It’s often a time to clean, organize the garage and reorganize our wardrobe as we prepare for the winter season. In the same spirit, I decided to revisit and update important resources for those … Continue reading →

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The Search for Avonte

Posted on October 18, 2013 by all about autism

The disappearance of young Avonte Oquendo in New York City (NYC) reminds me again of this critical issue for many, many parents of children with autism and developmental disabilities. I recall Ryan’s most serious incident when he wandered off as … Continue reading →

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Artistic Adventures in Digital Media for Autism and Special Needs

Posted on October 11, 2013 by all about autism

Jude Shingle returns as our Artist in Residence for the ArtsErie Long Term Artist in Residency. This time the mission is bigger. He is up for the challenge and we are excited! An Artist in Residency program positions artists outside … Continue reading →

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31 Days to Unite Against Bullying

Posted on October 1, 2013 by all about autism

It’s October. This month alone it’s estimated that 38% of children with ASD will be bullied, according to a study published in the Journal of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. This time of year there’s talk of falling leaves, pumpkins and, … Continue reading →

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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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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 →