Tag: autism
Inclusion Done Right!
Inclusion… it’s what every parent wants for their child. For their child to be with their peers, playing, learning and experiencing the same things any child their age would experience. But it is right for every child? In the documentary Educating Peter, the viewer takes a look at the story of Peter, a boy diagnosed [...]
ABA 101
Applied Behavioral Analysis is a therapy commonly used with people diagnosed with Autism. An initial study done by Dr. O. Ivar Lovaas really spread the word that Applied Behavioral Analysis, otherwise known as ABA, was the way to help children with Autism learn. At times, the therapy has shown amazing results in children and adults, [...]
The Elevator Speech Every Parent of a Child with Autism Should Know
Have you ever been in a store, movie theater, or , yes… even an elevator… and your child has a meltdown? Did the people surrounding you look at you like you were the worst parent around? Or worse, even ask you to control your child? Then you must check out our guest posting on [...]
An Interview With Ed Asner
You may not realize it but there are many people connected to the Autism Community. Last week we had the pleasure of speaking with actor, Ed Asner. You probably know Mr. Asner from his work on the “Mary Tyler Moore Show,” and if you have children, you may know him from his work in the [...]
DON’T MISS THIS INTERVIEW!
Tomorrow, ThrivingWithAutism.com will be speaking with Dr. Lee Wilkinson, the author of “A Best Practice Guide to Assessment and Intervention for Autism and Asperger Syndrome in Schools”. We will be talking about assesments and how doctors come to the conclusion that a child has Autism. We will discuss the process that they go through to [...]
What Is An Autism Spectrum?
When I started to work with families as a behaviorist, many of the parents did not understand what it meant to have an Autism Spectrum Disorder. This surprised me because clearly they were living the reality through their children who had been diagnosed, but no one had explained it to them. Over the years working [...]
Out Of The Fog: Advice For Professionals From Professionals
Eighteen years ago, I started to work with people diagnosed with Autism. I can vividly remember the first day of orientation when I witnessed a woman being chased down the hallway because she ran (bolted) out of her workroom. I remember thinking to myself “What had I gotten myself into?” Thankfully, I learned so much [...]
New Leads on Research
This week, two new studies have been reported on in the news that look at possible causes and treatment for those diagnosed with Autism. In Quebec, Dr. Eric Fombonne at McGill University is considering the studies, including one from Assaf Harofeh Medical Center in Israel and another from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston. [...]
Advice From A Family Who Has Been There
Last week I attended a terrific event put on by the Greater Harrisburg Chapter of the Autism Society of America. It was called “An Afternoon of Inspiration”. This event aimed to recognize those families, volunteers, and community partners that support people diagnosed with Autism. The guest speakers at the event were Rodney and Holly Robinson [...]
How One Person Can Make An Impact Locally By Creating Awareness
Ok all you “Amazing Race” fans, here is an event that you will be interested in! On August 13, Justin McOmber will be hosting an event called “The Amazing Race To Understand Autism”. The event will take place in Sammamish, Washington. This event is really an inspiring story of a teen who wants to earn [...]
