TED Talk: Autism Spectrum Disorder
Wendy Chung’s TED Talk: Autism – What we know (and what we don’t know yet) https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=wKlMcLTqRLs Read our post about Developmental Milestones!
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Interesting New Research: ASD in the UAE
There are no long term research studies done yet, but this may be the way of the future for some individuals with ASD. http://gulfnews.com/1.1254589 Also… Read More »Interesting New Research: ASD in the UAE
Using an iPad to Increase Communication
Here is an article about using an iPad to increase communication: http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/technology/maximizing-use-ipad?utm_source=social-media&utm_medium=text-link&utm_campaign=espeaks Read our post on Picture Communication here!
Punishment and Parenting: How to Use Effectively
Parenting is not easy. Discipline and punishment is also a polarizing topic. Punishment and parenting shows us that parents’ harsh words may make teen behaviour… Read More »Punishment and Parenting: How to Use Effectively
Resources from OAR: the Organization for Autism Research
The Organization for Autism Research (OAR) has developed the following research-based materials: The Kit for Kids (free): This kit is designed to teach elementary and middle school students… Read More »Resources from OAR: the Organization for Autism Research
Behaviour Change Through Positive Attention
The first step to changing behaviour is ATTENTION to POSITIVE behaviour – so get started today and increase your repertoire of positive praise! Here’s a… Read More »Behaviour Change Through Positive Attention
Detecting Early Signs of Autism and Diagnosis
Interesting new research on the early diagnosis of autism: http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/06/study-signs-of-autism-may-show-up-as-early-as-first-month/ Find out more about Developmental Milestones here!
Positive Parenting Solutions: End Child Nagging
Read how to end child nagging in the article from Positive Parenting Solutions. Find out how to use these strategies to end child nagging and… Read More »Positive Parenting Solutions: End Child Nagging
Brain – Gut Connection: The Role of Gut Bacteria
Read the article about the Brain-Gut Connection here! Also check out the article about interesting new ASD research in the UAE.
25 Clever Classroom Tips for Teachers
Check out these classroom tips! Just in time for back to school! Read about using ABA to manage challenging classroom behaviour here!