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How Do We Help Children with Autism Learn to Speak?

Posted on 07. Mar, 2011 by Kelly.

By Jane Langdon - This can be one of the most daunting questions parents of children with autism try to answer.  As we know, each individual autistic child presents with their own particular mixture of abilities and challenges. Therefore, there is no “one-fix suits all” solution when it comes to helping children impacted by autism [...]

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I love you too.

Posted on 08. Feb, 2011 by Kelly.

By Christina Adams - Can lessons from autism make every day “Valentine’s Day?” Sometimes when I do something nice for my husband or compliment what he’s wearing, he flashes that slow grin and says, “I love you too.” Cocky, I think - I didn’t say “I love you.” I do love him, even though he [...]

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Dan Burns’ Savage, Sacred Passage through the Land of Autism by Sandra Dutreau Williams, PhD

Posted on 09. Dec, 2010 by Kelly.

““How can Dan live with this?” I thought.

In Saving Ben Dan Burns answers that question with rich imagery and dynamic writing. He shows us their world as it rises with hope, circles in confusion, slips out of control, and crashes. They survive; they reach higher ground as Dan doggedly reconstructs his life and Ben’s, pushing through what all parents of autistic children face in raising someone unlike anyone they’ve ever known.”

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Response to Dr. Ari Brown and the IAC

Posted on 30. Nov, 2010 by Lisa.

A response to Dr. Ari Brown and the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC) on the article titled “Clear Answers and Smart Advice About Your Baby’s Shots”

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A note from Spectrum Mummy…

Posted on 24. Nov, 2010 by Kelly.

Sick of ‘Top Tips’ for a perfect Christmas? Me too. Christmas is a time when I am even more aware of how different Autism makes my family. I write this late in November, and I’m already wondering what to do about the Christmas tree. My daughter loves them and wants it out NOW. But I [...]

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One Parent’s Way of Avoiding Crises at Thanksgiving and Christmas

Posted on 23. Nov, 2010 by Kelly.

Holidays are stressful for everyone regardless of how much joy they bring. The challenges that come with raising a child on the autism spectrum especially with other siblings only compound this stress. As an experienced mother of an adult with autism and two other typically-developing children, I have learned many strategies through trial and error and offer these tips to other parents of ASD children in hopes of lessening the stress of the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.

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FREE Bookazine!

Posted on 04. Nov, 2010 by Lisa.

The Autism File Global would like to thank our loyal community by providing you with a FREE bookazine featuring the best articles, news and interviews from the last 10 years of The Autism File magazine! This interactive bookazine for the autism community loads directly in your browser - all you need to do click-n-drag the [...]

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TRP Wellness DVD Series by Rachel Hunter and Britt Collins

Posted on 15. May, 2010 by Kimberly Linderman.

The TRP Wellness DVD set, we believe will be incredibly beneficial for those parents that want more than their insurance company provider are allotting or perhaps for those that simply can’t afford private OT sessions. TRP Wellness gives you the information and guidance needed and takes you through your child’s individual plan for the entire day.

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Tasks Galore by Laurie Eckenrode, Pat Fennell, and Kathy Hearsey

Posted on 15. May, 2010 by Kimberly Linderman.

Tasks Galore designs meaningful tasks and incorporates movement and sensory input that makes the child’s learning experience enjoyable and effective. Using visual structure and cues on the student’s level of learning and understanding ensures that the child will advance in his or her abilities.

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The Encyclopedia of Dietary Interventions by Karyn Seroussi and Lisa Lewis, PhD.

Posted on 15. May, 2010 by Kimberly Linderman.

Anyone looking to understand, implement or maintain dietary interventions will find this book incredibly helpful. Karyn Seroussi and Lisa Lewis have written an invaluable resource for your autistic child, loved one with immune system dysfunction or someone combating yeast and bacteria.

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A Child’s Journey Out Of Autism by LeeAnn Whiffen

Posted on 15. May, 2010 by Kimberly Linderman.

This family’s journey of hope and recovery is documented page by page from the real life mom’s perspective. A Child’s Journey out of Autism is a telling story of confusion and research, which is told in a way that those of us in the autism community can all relate to. A well told and compelling tale of a family trying to understand what has happened and how to treat their son and find the answers needed.

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Autism Spectrum Disorders by Chantal Sicile-Kira

Posted on 15. May, 2010 by Lisa.

When I give copies of Autism Spectrum Disorders to individuals learning about autism, I often say, “Most books give you information on autism. This book gave me hope and encouragement.”

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