Each day as you are learning to develop daily routine charts for your child, there is also something else needed for you to work on and that is communication. It's what we do every day from the moment we wake up until we go to bed. There are many ways to communicate besides talking. When… Continue reading Entering the Room of Autism Communication Strategies
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Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Is there a cure for Autism? There is no known cure for autism spectrum disorder. Some medicines can help with related symptoms. What are the best treatment options? According to Autism Speaks there are behavioral treatments and interventions. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Floortime Occupational Therapy (OT) Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)… Continue reading Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder
Learning About the Types of Autism
We are going to visit the library and dust off the books to learn about the types of Autism. In a previous blog, I mentioned the types of Autism. The types that I researched and found are: Atypical Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Autistic Disorder, Broad Autism Phenotype, Childhood Disintegrative Disorder, High Functioning Autism, Mild Autism, Pervasive… Continue reading Learning About the Types of Autism
Autism 101 For Parents
Autism 101 What is Autism?