Bunnie Cakes- Community Organization in Review
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Bunnie Cakes have a delicious treat for you and your family. Check out their vegan, organic cupcakes, cakes, and sweets. They have an assortment of flavors and decorations perfect for any occasion. They are sure to win your taste buds right from the first bite. And best of all, they’re good for you. Most importantly…

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Stuttering 101
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written by Cristine Jimenez, Language Stimulation Specialist Stuttering is considered to be a fluency disorder. Before discussing the criteria for stuttering, it is important to be aware of what fluency is and how it affects speech. Fluency Fluency is the smoothness or flow at which the sounds, syllables, words, and sentences in speech, are made…

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Auditory Processing Disorders 101
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What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Auditory processing is a term used to describe what happens when your brain recognizes and interprets the sounds around you. Humans hear when energy that we recognize as sound travels through the ear and is changed into electrical information that can be interpreted by the brain. The “disorder” part…

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Haley Moss: A Teen Mentor, Artist, and Author Who is Growing Up with Autism
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Haley Moss is a 15-year-old autistic girl. She has been fighting autism since she was 3, and although she is high functioning, she has experienced the hardships that encumber autism. As a teen in high school, she finds herself ostracized from her peers; she’s not interested in the same things the other girls are. Her…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Amigos for Kids: ING Celebrity Domino Night
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Amigos for Kids is a non-for profit organization that raises money to help children who have been abused, abandoned, and less fortunate children. Every year they hold a Domino event where everyone who registers can dine, dance, and play dominos with Miami celebrities from local television channels, politics, and community leaders. This year the event…

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PECS Workshop
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Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) Basic Training Workshops are here in Florida! The PECS Basic Training workshop in Ocala is coming up on July 29-30! This two-day workshop is designed to introduce participants to the Picture Exchange Communication System. The workshop will go through the 6 phases of PECS, with demonstrations, and role-play activities. To…

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Detecting Autism: New Findings through Urine Testing
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The Imperial College of London and the University of South Australia have recently been doing research studies on Autism. Although their findings are primitive in nature, they may some day be the source of a prominent discovery. Researchers found that urine samples taken from individuals with autism, differed in bacterial and chemical composition something they…

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Motivate to Communicate: Book Review
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Motivate to Communicate by Simone Griffin and Dianne Sandler Excerpt taken from Amazon. Simone Griffin is a speech and language therapist, and has worked with children on the autism spectrum for the past 10 years. Dianne Sandler is currently working as a specialist teacher for inclusion, and has worked with children of all ages with…

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Autism: Disconnection Theory Introduced
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Autism is on the rise and it is important that both professionals and parents learn more about possible causal factors and co-occurring issues with this difficult diagnosis that we are faced with. It is only when we learn more that we can better our treatment methodology to increase the therapeutic effects of intervention. Generally, Autism…

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A Spectrum of Light: Book Review
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A Spectrum of Light: Inspirational Interviews With Families Affected by Autism, written by Francesca Bierens Excerpt taken from Amazon The emotional trauma that families go through when they find out their child has an autism spectrum disorder can feel like being plunged into darkness. Francesca Bierens is here to show that there is also a…

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