Autism Spectrum Disorder
Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory Presents The Acting Academy for Autism Scene Study *Monologues *Movement How to Audition *Voice *Theatre History *Master Classes *Playwriting (805) 427-5314 Classes held at 43 W. Thousand Oaks Blvd. (next to Big 5) at Moorpark Road In The Discovery Center The Acting Academy for Autism is a serious theatre program for [...]
I stumbled across author Ellen Notbohm and her book “Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew” about a year ago. As a parent of a child with Aspergers Syndrome I was amazed at the simplicity and accuracy of this list. The Author first published her list in a magazine article like the one [...]
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AHIP Founder Karen Fessel with CA President Pro-Tem Darrell Steinberg Dear Friend of the Autism Health Insurance Project, Chances are, you’re reading this letter because you have a child on the autism spectrum or you work with this amazing population. Or, you may just be interested in helping someone who does. Autism is real — [...]
Here is part of a touching article about the communication benefits of iPads for kids with disabilities. Technology helps those with disabilities interact more fully with those around them A Happy Meal has never tasted better. For the first time, 13-year-old Victoria Wise was able to order a cheeseburger, French fries and a Sprite on [...]
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As the 4th of July approaches we are preparing for pool parties and get togethers. I headed to the stores tonight to stock up on much needed supplies. Our son is Gluten Free, Casein Free and almost Corn free so running to the store and expecting to see all the items I need in stock [...]
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During Autism Awareness Month in April I stumbled across a show that was talking about this book. Not My Boy! by Rodney Peete is a must read for fathers of boys on the Autism Spectrum. I ordered one book for my husband and an extra to give away to one of my readers. To win: Leave [...]
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5th Annual Tools for Transformation Parent and Professional Conference and State of the State Legislative Breakfast: Educating, Empowering, and Changing Lives The largest and most comprehensive Autism/ADHD/LD conference held in South Los Angeles, our annual Tools for Transformation Conference and State of the State Legislative Breakfast features 16 presentations and workshops led by nationally renowned [...]
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Take a look at this beautiful warmer from Scentsy. The colorful jigsaw pieces playfully pop out from the puzzle adorning Piece by Piece, Scentsy’s newest Charitable Cause Warmer, designed to represent the mission of Autism Speaks™. If you’d like to purchase one of these warmers you can do so at my friend Sheri’s website. BUY HERE [...]
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With April being Autism Awareness month there are lots of television specials along with movies about Autism screening on cable TV. After getting an email tonight about this PBS series I decided to search for all shows on Autism this month and record them. Robert MacNeil returns to PBS NEWSHOUR to report on Autism Today [...]
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Like many parents of a child with an the Autism Spectrum Disorder we are very busy during the school year. There is homework that can take hours, weekly therapy sessions and school meetings. In our case we’re not able to include as much therapy as we’d like as it would be too much for our [...]
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