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Language Learning and Baking Fun With Mom And Dad written by: Stefanie Valdes Hi Mom and Dad! There are many fun ways to make listening, speech, and language activities part of your child’s daily life. One of my favorite ways to do so is to include your child when it’s time to cook. I especially…
read moreProven by research it is essential that children have interaction with other children. Play during the early years allows children to increase both language and physical development. Social interactions with peers become more spontaneous. And imaginative play flourishes when you subtract the adult led interaction. It has been documented that children who spend less time…
read moreLatest research proves that genes are not the only role associated with autism. It seems that environmental factors are just as significant to the risk of autism sharing 50% with genetics. For more information on this topic please visit the National Public Radio site.
read moreIn a study of 78,000 children, 64% had autism spectrum disorders and had married parents. In contrast, according to a Special Needs Parenting Article supported by research conducted on May 19, 2010; 80% of marriages end in divorce when a child in the family has autism. However, there is no scientific basis for this cause,…
read moreA Story Explaining Idiom for Children With Asperger Syndrome and Other Communication Difficulties: Written By Aileen Stalker Excerpt taken from Amazon One day it was raining and Sam’s mother said to his father, ‘My goodness, George – it is raining cats and dogs outside’. ‘That’s strange’, thought Sam. When he looked up into the sky,…
read moreChoosing a School for a Child With Special Needs: Written By Ruth Birnbaum. Taken from Amazon.com Ruth Birnbaum is a Chartered Educational Psychologist in independent practice, with 27 years’ experience in the field of education. A trained teacher with a Masters degree in Educational Psychology, she now visits schools across the UK to audit provision…
read moreRemember picture books are great assets for beginner level readers. Check out Eric Carle and is amazing collection of picture books about animals and nature! Eric Carle is an inspirational writer of children’s books. His books are comprised of simple stories, with beautiful and intricate pictures. They’re great books to read with your little ones…
read moreKids Health is a great website for parents, teens, and kids. It offers information on different topics relevant to different developmental stages. Whether you are looking for a fun site devoted to learning, or are interested informative topics on how you can help your kids learn and grow, this website is for you. The parent’s…
read moreEating an Artichoke: A Mother’s Perspective on Asperger Syndrome: Written By Echo R. Fling Excerpt taken from Amazon.com During a routine parent-teacher conference in November 1991, Echo Fling was told by her son’s teacher that his behavior in class was ‘not normal’. After two years at the pre-school, five-year-old Jimmy had failed to make any…
read moreHow Do I Teach This Kid? Written by Kimberly A. Henry Excerpt taken from Amazon First Runner-Up in the 2006 Writer’s Notes Book Awards, this book utilizes the strengths of children with ASD to help them develop new skills. Tasks are visually oriented, consistent; expectations are clear. Children learn motor, matching, sorting, reading, writing, and…
read moreChildren are never to young to be read to and to start reading. Reading helps children acquire speech and communications skills during their development. However, one may ask what types of books are better suited for children and which books are children typically engaged in the most? For ideas on selecting the best books for…
read moreAccording to Connie Hammer, there are many factors that contribute to the anxiety that a child exhibits when starting school. For a child with autism starting a new school year brings many negative affects on their overall behavior toward new surroundings and new people. It is known that children with autism do not like change…
read moreFirst step in understanding your child is to understand what is going on inside their heads. During development children’s emotional brain areas are more in control then their thinking areas. For helpful insight on tips to help understand what your child is feeling and how to interpret their behaviors and emotions click on the link…
read moreMost parents feel that placing emphasis on reading, writing, and numeracy is the key to education success and well being for their child. However, this article elaborates that children benefit from singing before they develop speech skills. Keep in mind that singing is its own kind of speech. To read further, click here for the…
read moreParents don’t freak out because school is out, the learning always continues even in the summer! This article focuses on tasks and activities available for parents to do with their child in the summer that incorporates both fun and academics. Keep in mind, fun and learning go hand in hand. Just because your child is…
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