autism awareness

Popsicle People

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“A fun way to teach your child new skills and resolve problem behaviors” Stephanie Carr, Student Clinician It is easier for your child with autism to imagine doing something if he or she sees how it would be done. With that in mind, you can create paper doll people to represent the members of your family. Teach New Skills Using Popsicle People, it is easier to gain and maintain your child’s attention while you model something that you would like him or her to do. For example, if your child enjoys being swung in a blanket, but does not appropriately ask, you can demonstrate the communication skill using the Popsicle People. You have your child’s doll say “Daddy, I want to swing please”, or perhaps “Swing Please” depending on your child’s language ability. The Daddy doll says “Yes, Come on!” Then you put your child’s doll in a real blanket that the real Mommy and Daddy swing. You may need to model this several times. Resolve Problem Behaviors Many children with autism get fixated on certain things, and have difficulty when situations are different or not as they like. Let’s say for example that you have a child who loves…

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Autism Warning Signs

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Many parents are unaware of potential signs that may lead to autism between the ages of 2- 24 months.  Listed on this link are warning signs that physicians look for to diagnose a child with autism. Keep in mind its normal for you child to exhibit 1 or 2 of these signs and not be considered autistic. http://www.parenting.com/article/autism-warning-signs-1204127474106

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Screening for Autism

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The number of children diagnosed with autism increases daily.  The importance for early screening is becoming more and more relevant and more popular amongst pediatricians. Although the cause and cure for autism are unknown, we do have ways to advocate it. Through speech, behavior, and occupational therapy the effects and symptoms of autism can be reduced. Here is a site that can tell you what to expect from an autism screening and the tools that will be used to administer it. For more information, please visit the following link: http://www.firstsigns.org/screening/asd.htm

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Gluten Free Casien Free Diet

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The cause of autism is still a mystery to us. But many people feel that certain intervention programs may alter an individual with autism behavioral, cognitive, and social skills. One of the many hypothesized treatments that seem to work for some people is a special diet known as the GFCF Diet or Gluten Free, Casein Free Diet. Basically, Gluten and Casein are eliminated from an individuals diet. Many people swear by it and others think it is a complete myth. No matter your position on the matter, when you are trying to solve the mystery of Autism, most people will do whatever it takes to get positive results. What is Casein? Casein is a protein found in dairy products; basically anything that comes from a cow. So cheese milk, butter, and yogurt willcontain a high percentage of casein. Casein is a bonding type protein and many times used when mixing foods and chemicals. Because of this “binding agent” some people may have a hard time digesting it, and therefore may develop an allergy to it. What is Gluten? Gluten is a protein found in rye, wheat, and barley; typically found in grains. Bread, rice, cereals, and other carbohydrates will contain…

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Asperger Ninja: A Mother's Letter to Her Son

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I found this letter written by a mother of a son with Asperger Syndrome. She writes this letter to her son letting him know how much he means to her. She talks about the troubles, joys, and hardships she faces daily. But more importantly how much he means to her and the impact he has had in her life. It touched my heart and I know that it will touch yours! To read the letter, please click on the following link: http://tiny.cc/308zn

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