Autism Awareness

What is Sensory Integration Dysfunction?

Fri, 02 Mar 2007 17:13:30 PST

By Barbara Luborsky, OTR/L From a sensory integrative perspective, learning occurs when a person receives accurate sensory information, processes it, and uses it to...

"Expect A Miracle"

Tue, 13 Feb 2007 09:30:35 PST

The Autistic Children's Support Group of Worcester County, Inc. is a all-volunteer 501-c non-profit organization dedicated to providing parent-to-parent support for...

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:35:54 PST

Coauthor(s): W Peter Metz, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Massachusetts Medical School; Paul Dagg, MD, Clinical Director,...

Asperger Syndrome

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:31:46 PST

Asperger syndrome, also known as Asperger disorder or AS, is a pervasive developmental disorder (a spectrum of behavioral disorders including autism). Asperger syndrome...

Psychiatric Medications and Autism

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 15:11:50 PST

I have seen an alarming increase in discussion about psychiatric medications "for autism" or for parents' autistic children, as if it is a trivial matter. It is not. As a...

Autism Research Conference, Cambridge Conference, Autism Research Centre, ARC,...

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 10:13:47 PST

Thank you to everyone who took part in and attended the two ARC events this month.

Hands-On Tasks & IDEAS Inc

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 16:07:58 PST

Hands-On Tasks and IDEAS produces resources for educators and parents for creating activities designed to build & develop basic skills for children and adults challenged...

Ten Things Every Child with Autism Wishes You Knew

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:09:42 PST

Some days it seems the only predictable thing about it is the unpredictability. The only consistent attribute, the inconsistency. There is little argument on any level...

Welcome to the Lower Delaware Autism Foundation

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:01:05 PST

Our mission is to provide individuals with autism in lower Delaware the opportunity to achieve meaningful and productive lives through fund raising, increasing public...

Sensory Issues: Dealing with Crowds

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:53:34 PST

Growing up we were always on the go…doing things, going places, being around people. Over the last few years I have gradually been exposed to things less and less to a...

An Article I wrote for "Parents of Children with Autism" Newletter in my Area. -...

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:48:31 PST

Hi…I was diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome in July 2005. Most people that meet me have no idea that I have a neurological disorder…they usually just describe me as being...

Therapeutic Listening

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:41:08 PST

Therapeutic Listening™ is an individualized sound training program that consists of equipment and materials that have been designed to produce specific effects on...

Different tasks dogs can do for autistic people

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:39:24 PST

Autistic people sometimes have trouble understanding sensory input. The difficulty may be constant (the person is "functionally" deaf or blind) or intermittent (the...

Sensory Modulation: A Review of the Literature

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:42:53 PST

The concept of a disruption in sensory modulation (SMD) has emerged recently as a "hot-topic" within the field of occupational therapy. This was evident at the recent...

What is Sensory Integration?

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:41:51 PST

Sensory integration uses sensations from the body and the environment and organizes them into usable information to initiate and guide action. Every brain is constantly...

The Sensory Processing Disorder Network

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:41:20 PST

Parents, we have resources that can help you and your family learn more about SPD and find effective treatment. Browse through the sections listed above, or go directly...

Tactile Defensiveness and Other Sensory Modulation Difficulties

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 19:36:51 PST

Tactile defensiveness is a sensory modulation difficulty that results in an inability to tolerate touch stimulation. Infants who exhibit tactile defensiveness will often...

UM-NSU CARD ~ A COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP

Thu, 07 Dec 2006 14:15:27 PST

The University of Miami Center for Autism and Related Disabilties provides resources, training, family support and education to individuals and with autism/PDD, related...

SSigDOGs - Social Signal Dogs & Orientation Guides for Autistic People

Sat, 23 Sep 2006 13:04:14 PDT

During the late 1980s, having read about assistance dogs for people with different disabilities, I began thinking that a service dog might be able to help me with some of...

Study Provides Evidence That Autism Affects Functioning of Entire Brain

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:34:49 PDT

Previous View Held Autism Limited to Communication, Social Behavior, and Reasoning A recent study provides evidence that autism affects the functioning of virtually the...

Researchers Gain Insight Into Why Brain Areas Fail To Work Together in Autism

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:33:15 PDT

Basis For Why People With Autism Think In Pictures Researchers have found in two studies that autism may involve a lack of connections and coordination in separate areas...

Autism, Asperger syndrome and brain mechanisms for the attribution of mental...

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:24:27 PDT

Autism Service Dogs of America

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:21:12 PDT

(Pervasive Developmental Disorder) is the umbrella term under which the following specific diagnoses are defined: * Autistic Disorder * Asperger’s Disorder * Retts...

Autism brain has fewer neurons for emotions

Fri, 08 Sep 2006 13:19:22 PDT

( Reply ) | Re: Autism brain has fewer neurons for emotions by the underdog on Friday July 28, @12:11PM | Granted I have a probably criminally simple understanding of...

Welcome To Aspie Hangout!

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:18:14 PDT

This is a forum for those of us on the autism spectrum to get together and talk about our issues and lives. A safe place for us to discuss things we may not otherwise be...

Autism Web Ring

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 22:10:03 PDT

Autism Web Ring Want to join it? If you have a Special Needs Kids or Autism Site I can Add it! Visit Us Online at: www.Autism-Today.org Or also at: Gifts And Things:...

Autism Superstore

Wed, 12 Apr 2006 10:01:51 PDT

Autism now affects 1 out of 166 children. As a parent of one of them, I realize how important it is to inform others of this complex developmental disability which can...

Famous people with ASD

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:24:03 PDT

Living people widely suspected (but not confirmed) to have an autism spectrum disorder. Notable persons known to have an autism spectrum disorder. Historical notables...

Apies for Freedom Wikipedia

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:22:25 PDT

This autism spectrum wiki was created to provide information on all aspects of autism and the whole autism spectrum. The main contributors are adults with autism and...

Inositol Info

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 19:06:01 PDT

Inositol, is often called to as "vitamin B8," and it is present in all animal tissues, with the highest levels in the heart and brain. It is part of the membranes of all...

Magnesium

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 18:10:07 PDT

Magnesium is a must. The diets of all Americans are likely to be deficient........Even a mild deficiency causes sensitiveness to noise, nervousness, irritability, mental...

WrongPlanet.net - Aspergers and Autism Community

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 15:38:41 PDT

WrongPlanet.net is a web community designed for individuals with Asperger's Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, and other PDDs. We provide a forum, where members can communicate with...

KindTree "Autism Rocks"

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:41:47 PDT

Here you can find local autism resources, exclusive autism information and links, our KindTree newsletter, our celebratory "Autism Rocks" T-shirts and other products,...

AUTISM AWARENESS PRODUCTS

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:13:01 PDT

When you shop for autism awareness products at Pinmart.com, you automatically help tackle this serious health problem. We donate a portion of all of our autism awareness...

Take The AQ Test

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 14:06:11 PDT

Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at Cambridge's Autism Research Centre have created the Autism-Spectrum Quotient, or AQ, as a measure of the extent of...

Relationship Development Intervention

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:36:55 PDT

Relationship Development Intervention is a treatment specifically designed to address the unique deficits of autism. It is effective and appropriate for all ages, stages,...

Definitions of Disabilities: Asperger's Syndrome

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:35:42 PDT

Aspergers Syndrome (AS) - a neurobiological disorder, which most researchers feel, falls at the "high-end" of the Autistic Spectrum. Individuals with AS can have symptoms...

Autism and ADD/ADHD Diagnostic Tests

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:33:13 PDT

Psychologist Simon Baron-Cohen and his colleagues at Cambridge's Autism Research Centre created the Autism-Spectrum Quotient, or AQ, as a measure of the extent of...

Aspie-quiz

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:31:00 PDT

The goal of this test is to evaluate neurodiversity traits in people with formal neuropsychiatric diagnosis and self-diagnosed neurodiverse people to compare them with...

Aspergian Island

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:22:04 PDT

Asperger's syndrome forum.

I am blessed with Asperger's Syndrome

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:19:20 PDT

Hi, I am a 34 year old female who was recently diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome this past June (2005). Since then I have found a whole new found freedom. Ever since I...

Autism Research Institute

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 13:04:48 PDT

The Autism Research Institute (ARI), a non-profit organization, was established in 1967. ARI is primarily devoted to conducting research, and to disseminating the results...

Autism Society of Delaware

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:55:48 PDT

The Autism Society of Delaware is a chapter of the Autism Society of America.

Autism Awareness Puzzle and Ribbon Clip Art

Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:53:41 PDT

Welcome to something that is near and dear to my heart. Autism. I have a 10 year old son named Jonathan who was diagnosed with autism in 1995. You can visit him at:...

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Tue, 11 Apr 2006 12:33:38 PDT

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WHAT IS ASCEND?

Mon, 10 Apr 2006 19:25:25 PDT

ASCEND Group Inc., the Asperger Syndrome Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, was founded in 2001. It was started by parents of children with Asperger Syndrome (AS) as a...

Autism and PDD Support Network

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 01:03:48 PST

Online information, support and resources helping with issues pertaining to Autism Spectrum, and Pervasive Developmental Disorders (ASD & PDD) for parents and adults with...

Puzzle Logo Stamp Available at Zazzle.com

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 19:17:44 PST

A new stamp featuring the Autism Speaks logo is now available for purchase from Zazzle.com. Autism Speaks will receive a 10% royalty on all stamps sold.

www.Buttons And More.com

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:09:39 PST

Autism Awareness - Free downloads

ButtonsAndMore - Home Page

Sat, 01 Apr 2006 17:07:28 PST

* Also available car magnets, bumper stickers, lapel pins, pens, notepads _ and public autism awareness cards * Raise awareness at your next P.A.C., Support Group or...

Asperger's -- Characteristics and Learning Styles: General

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:58:00 PST

Each person who comes in contact with a child diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (either school staff or peers) should receive training on the unique characteristics and...

Children with Asperger's Syndrome: Characteristics/Learning Styles and...

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:58:00 PST

* What is Asperger Disorder (available in PDF format only; contains graphs) By Luke Y. Tsai, M.D., Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of Michigan Medical...

Teaching Students with Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:58:00 PST

As the name suggests, autistic spectrum disorders occur in differing degrees of severity, with autism being the more severe end and Asperger syndrome being at the milder...

Tips for Teaching High-Functioning People with Autism

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:58:00 PST

People with autism have trouble with organizational skills, regardless of their intelligence and/or age. Even a "straight A" student with autism who has a photographic...

Teaching and Learning Approaches for Children With Asperger's Syndrome

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:58:00 PST

Asperger's syndrome (AS) is a grouping of physical and behavioral characteristics that introduces educational challenges for students of all ages, especially at middle...

Asperger's and Autism - Centre for Learning and Teaching

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:58:00 PST

* Asperger’s syndrome is a a mild form of autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) * ASD is a complex developmental disability that affects the way a person...

Parenting Your Asperger Child : Individualized Solutions for Teaching Your Child...

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:57:59 PST

In Parenting Your Asperger Child, Dr. Alan Sohn's and Cathy Grayson's groundbreaking Cognitive Social Integration Therapy (CSIT) offers practical solutions that help...

Understanding the Student With Asperger's Syndrome: Guidelines for Teachers

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:57:59 PST

Children diagnosed with Asperger syndrome present a special challenge in the educational milieu. This article provides teachers with descriptions of seven defining...

PHP - Parents Helping Parents

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

PHP's mission is to help children with special needs receive the resources, love, hope, respect, health care, education, and other services they need to reach their full...

IDEA 2004 Resources

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

The U.S. Department of Education has published regulations to implement the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA). The official version...

Cure Autism Now

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

Cure Autism Now believes that, with enough determination, money and manpower, science can be hurried so that answers are found sooner rather than later.

Autism Education Network, resources for families with children with autism

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

Ten years ago autism was diagnosed 1 out of 10,000 children and considered a rare disorder. Today, autism is diagnosed 1 out of 166 children–a growing epidemic with no...

M.I.N.D. Institute

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

The M.I.N.D. Institute is an international, multidisciplinary research organization, committed to excellence, collaboration and hope, striving to understand the causes...

National Alliance for Autism Research

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

The mission of the National Alliance for Autism Research is to fund, promote and accelerate biomedical research and science-based approaches that seek to determine the...

About The National Autistic Society

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

2006 is International Asperger Year and the NAS is marking the event by celebrating the achievements of people with Asperger syndrome. We're inviting people with Asperger...

Families for Early Autism Treatment

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:56:53 PST

This site provides information to parents of children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders including Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), and Asperger’s...

The Autism Research Institute's Video Webpage

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 18:32:26 PST

* These videotapes are available from ARI through Amazon.com. Click here to view this listing on Amazon.com The video files (.wmv) can be played on Windows Media Player...

The Gray Center

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:52:34 PST

Welcome to The Gray Center! The Gray Center for Social Learning and Understanding is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to individuals with autism spectrum...

Center for the Study of Autism

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:36:32 PST

This Web page was developed to provide information on various topics related to or about autism. This web site was made possible by the generosity of Khera...

Autism TV

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:36:09 PST

o o o o o AUTISM RESOURCES o o o o o

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:34:35 PST

An index of online information and resources on autism and asperger's symdrome. In addition to the list of links, the site has a FAQ memo and a bibliography.

Autism Society of America

Wed, 29 Mar 2006 17:32:01 PST

Welcome to the Autism Society of America, the voice of the autism community. Whether you are an individual with autism, a parent, family member or friend, professional or...