Thinking in Pictures: Book Review
 150 150 admin
By:

Thinking in Pictures: My Life with Autism written by Temple Grandin Excerpt taken from Amazon Temple Grandin, Ph.D., is a gifted animal scientist who has designed one-third of all the livestock-handling facilities in the United States. She also lectures widely on autism–because Temple Grandin is autistic, a woman who thinks, feels, and experiences the world…

read more
Extraordinary Individuals: Temple Grandin
 150 150 admin
By:

Temple Grandin is an inspirational woman that has proven to the world that autism is a limitation that can be overcome. The BBC has produced a biography of her life, that not only states her accomplishments but also gives much insight into the lives of autistic children. Check out the series of videos. They are…

read more
Grandparents Play Larger Role in CoParenting Children with Autism
 150 150 admin
By:

Preliminary results from a survey conducted by the Interactive Autism Network, found that grandparents play a key role in both the financial and emotional upbringing of children with autism. More than half of the individuals surveyed reported that they had contributed towards their grandchild’s health care costs. Additionally, thirty percent of the grandparents were the…

read more
Finding Inspiration in the Imperfection
 150 150 admin
By:

Alexander Graham Bell, Walt Disney, and Winston Churchill all had learning disabilities. Think about how each of them has influenced the world today; including the creation of the telephone, the magic of Disney, and the strategic skills and persistence necessary to win a war. It is important to keep in mind that because your child…

read more
Growing Up on the Spectrum: Book Review
 150 150 admin
By:

Growing Up on the Spectrum: A Guide to Life, Love, and Learning for Teens and Young Adults with Autism and Asperger’s, written by Dr. Lynn Koegel & Claire Scovell LaZebnik Excerpt taken from Amazon Autism is now the most commonly diagnosed developmental disability, with one in 150 children falling somewhere within the spectrum. Koegel, a…

read more
Feeding our Children’s Brains
 150 150 admin
By:

Nutrition and wellness go hand in hand. Food is what fuels our bodies and our mind, giving us energy to move, think, and learn. Nourishing our bodies appropriately provides us with the necessary ingredients for maintaining a health body and mind. In the following blog, I will discuss some of the components to a balanced…

read more
Setting Educational Goals: Meeting Your Child’s Academic Needs During Summer Break
 150 150 admin
By:

Prepare your child for the next grade by setting clear goals for the summer. Start by making a list of things for your child to do to prepare him for the new academic year. Then plot the activities on a calendar. You can use a white board and erasable markers, or use a pre-made calendar…

read more
FUN in the SUN
 150 150 admin
By:

Check out a list of summer activities for your children in the city of Miami. Speech Therapy Center Age range: 3-14 Cost: $40-$120/week Location: Speech Therapy Center, 1450 SW 22 Street, Suite 12 Description: Personalized programs can be developed for your child in order to stimulate speech and language goals and or promote literacy and…

read more
Stimulation Debate: Making Educated Decisions for You Child’s Summer Activities
 150 150 admin
By:

Summer break can be wonderful because it gives kids a break from stressful academic overload. However, some parents find that by the time kids start the new school year; they do not want to do their schoolwork and contribute this to laziness caused by the summer break. Many parents try to fix that problem by…

read more
Sparking Fun in Your Summer Routine!
 150 150 admin
By:

In order for children to truly enjoy reading, it is important to establish a routine at a very early age. Thus, the routine will stimulate interest and fun into the task of reading. Without interest, their motivation for reading is going to be very low. And motivation for reading should never be low. It is…

read more
Different Like Me: Book Review
 150 150 admin
By:

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes, written by Jennifer Elder. Excerpt taken from Amazon Different Like Me introduces children ages 8 to 12 years to famous, inspirational figures from the world of science, art, math, literature, philosophy and comedy. Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with Asperger’s Syndrome, tells young readers about the achievements…

read more
VitalStim Quick Facts
 150 150 admin
By:

These statements were taken from the VitalStim website: -Dysphagia is defined as the difficulty or inability to swallow; -Dysphagia can occur as a result of a neurological disorder or event (i.e. stroke, Parkinson’s, of ALS), head and neck cancer, or de-conditioning as a result of age -Can lead to aspiration, pneumonia, choking, chronic malnutrition, severe…

read more
Support Yourself & Others Through Autism Speaks
 150 150 admin
By:

According to Autism Speaks, 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with Autism and for boys it’s 1 in 70. Unfortunately, the number of children being diagnosed with autism only keeps increasing. This is a disorder, which manifests itself through communication, social, and behavioral challenges. Thus a large portion of the language-impaired population is being affected…

read more
When It’s Time to READ, It’s a Small World After All
 150 150 admin
By:

Disney Digital Books offers a fantastic way to facilitate reading. This can be beneficial for children of all ages, and maybe even some teens. You have the option of trying out the website for FREE for 7 days so that you can experience how fun and easy it is. They have over 700 books to…

read more
Feed Your Brain, Feed Your Heart
 150 150 admin
By:

Are you looking for food that makes you feel good? Check out this groundbreaking restaurant near downtown Miami; which offers both culinary excellence and cutting edge technology. You will literally feel good as you eat foods that heal your body while they satisfy your senses. John Scott is the creator of Lifefood Gourmet. His cuisine…

read more