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Doctor Makes Great Strides with Unique Treatment for Autism

April 14, 2018 by Autism Parenting Articles • Autism Articles, Autism In The News

Significant overall improvements often occur in those with autism or autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by medically treating their coexisting inner-ear/cerebellar-determined (dyslexia or learning disabilities (LD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and anxiety related) symptoms with inner-ear-improving medications. Despite significant scientific advances, we currently do not know the primary cause(s) and cure of autism. Thus a… Continue Reading

How Much Practical Time Should Your Child with ASD Spend on the Screen?

April 4, 2018 by Autism Parenting Articles • Autism Articles, Parental Advice

Do you know how much time your child spends on the screen playing video games? Do you know which kinds of games are detrimental or valuable to young minds? These are very challenging questions for parents, especially for parents of children with autism. There is no question that videogames, some apps and online activities can… Continue Reading

Assistive Communication Devices for Children with Autism

February 27, 2018 by Autism Parenting Articles • Autism Articles, Communication

Communication issues and autism For many children with autism, communication issues are one of the first telltale signs of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). As autism covers a spectrum of challenges, children can present communication issues differently from one another. Some children might have a large vocabulary and learn to read at a young age but… Continue Reading

Issue 71 – Navigating A New Year

January 4, 2018 by Autism Parenting Articles • Magazine Issues

Buy Single Issue Subscribe today and save 50% Features: Why Not Pledge to Cut Yourself Some Slack In the New Year? The father of a young, nonverbal boy compassionately reviews the true value of new year’s resolutions. James Guttman Easy Ways to Add Simple Communication Strategies to a Kid’s Life A speech-language pathologist, parent… Continue Reading

New Communication App Gives Autistic Children an Important Edge

October 2, 2017 by Autism Parenting Articles • Autism Articles, Communication, Reviews

Communication is the key to every human interaction, and when a child faces challenges with language it can be devastating to social growth. Nikki Dickman, a supervisor to behavioral therapists focusing on kids with autism, had the idea to turn traditional behavioral therapy into an iPad brain game. With the help of her partners Andrew Greenstein… Continue Reading

Ways Technology Can Aid ASD Students in the Classroom

September 23, 2017 by Autism Parenting Articles • Autism Articles, Autism Health, Autism In The News

Great strides have been made in the past few years towards embracing the inherent challenges and discoveries made about the different degrees of autism. Targeted diets, advanced educator training, multitudes of periodical resources and specialized mainstream community mentor programs are all available to lend support. However, it is technology in the classroom that has propelled… Continue Reading

Making Popular Video Games Good for Kids Affected by Autism

September 8, 2016 by Randy Kulman • Autism Articles, Autism Solutions

It’s hard to find a child these days who doesn’t love video games, but for many kids on the autism spectrum, digital play has an especially strong draw. Children affected by autism appear to be particularly attracted to video games because of the visual nature of screen-based technology, the structure, and immediate feedback gaming provides. … Continue Reading

Simple Ways Sensory Based Intervention Can Change Your ASD Child’s Life

June 26, 2016 by Oren Steinberg and Amy Owens • Autism Articles, Sensory

One in six children experiences sensory difficulties that affect everyday life. Sensory based intervention has been shown effective. A family-centered approach emphasizes parental coaching in natural environments of the family. Despite the importance of intervention carryover, adherence is believed to be low. This is due to the overwhelming nature, required commitment and lifestyle changes asked of children and… Continue Reading

Dad Creates Simple App to Help Autistic Son Communicate Better

February 25, 2016 by Andre Spivey • Autism Articles, Autism In The News

Much has been said over the years concerning technology and education — there has been and still is an ongoing debate about how we can best implement technology into schools to the benefit of children. Our adult life on a day-to-day basis is filled with technology, from touch screens to order plane tickets to self-checkout… Continue Reading

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