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June 2010

Further Challenges with ASD: Transitioning to Middle School, A Parent’s Guide

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Having children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders can be a challenge at all stages of development. During the child years, both male and females go through hormonal changes. These changes can bring emotional and physical barriers, adding to the already difficult burden of the symptoms related to their disorder; for girls, menstruation and for boys, voice alterations and hair growth. Both genders will also be exposed to social changes and increased academic expectations. It is important for parents to be highly involved in their growth and behavioral, social, and cognitive development in order to make their child years the smoothest transition to adulthood as possible. Middle school is one of the toughest transitioning events of all. That is why I will try my best to guide you through all of the steps necessary to make your experience a successful and even an enjoyable one! Parenting your ASD Child through Social and Academic Changes Social Issues As a parent, you need to be prepared to deal with the issues of peers.  You need to be a strong model and influence for your child so that he/she can overcome the tribulations of middle school. Their symptomatic differences in behavior are many times…

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Supporting Autism Awareness in a Fashionable Way

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Hello Mommies, do we have a treat for you! Oakley is known for its exuberant and lavish sports sunglasses. They’re also known for their iconic polarized lens and durable frames. From goggles to masks to fashionable wear, Oakley has it all. In combination with Talk About Curing Autism (TACA), they have designed a pair of sunglasses to promote Autism awareness! The TACA Autism Awareness sunglasses are available for both men and women. Oakley will donate $20.00 from each purchase to TACA. The design features Oakley’s signature “Ravishing” style with lightweight O’MATTER frame material and HDO, High Definition Optic Lens; plus, the mascot for Autism, the puzzle pieces. These sunglasses also promote vision wellness, protecting your eyes from harmful UVA, UVB, & UVC rays from the sun. Now, you can have some protective, and cool sunglasses to wear to those fun Autism Speaks and TACA walks for Autism! The following two websites have more information on the sunglasses. Be fashionable and promote awareness with these awesome sunglasses! http://www.oakley.com/women/pd/6452 http://www.talkaboutcuringautism.org/about_taca/oakley/

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Learning Diabilities 101

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What You Need to Know About Learning Disabilities Most people think a learning disability is a problem where a child cannot learn. That is simply not the case; a learning disability should be a called a learning difficulty, because the issue really lies within grasping and storing information. One of the key signs of LD is the child will learn something, at least you think he learned it, and then the next time you inquire about it, he/she has no clue. The biggest problem with LD is the following, if the learning disability is not detected, the issue will worsen over time. I am writing this article to inform our community on learning disorders. This is a very common issue amongst children and like autism, one that cannot be cured. But, it can be modified and facilitated through an array of intervention methods. What is a Learning Disability? There are some key factors you need to know before we continue our discussion on learning disabilities: 1.    A child with LD is NOT dumb- in fact; he/she may be just as smart or even smarter than his/her peers. 2.    A learning disability is a neurological disorder- the brain functions differently than…

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All Dogs Have ADHD: Book Review

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All Dogs Have ADHD, written by Kathy Hoopmann. Review taken from Amazon. All Dogs Have ADHD takes an inspiring and affectionate look at Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), using images and ideas from the canine world to explore a variety of traits that will be instantly recognizable to those who are familiar with ADHD. This delightful book combines humor with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered ‘different.’ Absorbing and enjoyable, the book takes a refreshing approach to understanding ADHD. This book is intended for children ages 4-8 and has been rated a 5-star read. It is both inspiring and entertaining, and gives children a different perspective on what ADHD is.  Enjoy!

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All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome: Book Review

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All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome written by Kathy Hoopmann. Excerpt taken from Amazon. All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome takes a playful look at Asperger Syndrome (AS), drawing inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are familiar with AS. Delightful color photographs of cats bring to life familiar characteristics such as sensitive hearing, scampering at the first sign of being stroked and particular eating habits. Touching, humorous and insightful, this book evokes the difficulties and joys of raising a child who is different and leaves the reader with a sense of the dignity, individuality and potential of people with AS. This engaging book is an ideal, gentle introduction to the world of AS. Written by the same author of All Dogs Have ADHD, it has been rated 4 and ½ star read and it targets the same audience. If you liked All Dogs Have ADHD, you’ll most certainly like this one too! This book compares cats to Asperger Syndrome in a funny, and adorable way intended to get the attention of its audience. Make sure you check it out!

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