October 2012

Highlights from the Baby Sibs Research Consortium Meeting

Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 2012-10-30 07:01

Posted by Lauren Elder, PhD, Autism Speaks assistant director of dissemination science.

ATC of Texas Home of the Month

Submitted by alison.dyer on Fri, 2012-10-26 12:47
Author: 
Autism Speaks

 

“A child with autism grows up to be an adult with autism.” This saying is often repeated in the Autism Treatment Center’s classrooms, staff meetings, and homes. It serves as a stark reminder that some individuals with autism will likely need intensive direct-support services for the rest of their lives.

Evaluating Early Interventions

Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 2012-10-26 07:00

How do I know whether my child’s early intervention program is a good one?

This week’s “Got Questions?” answer comes from Lauren Elder, PhD, Autism Speaks assistant director of dissemination science.

I Have Autism and I Voted

Submitted by Rick Remington on Fri, 2012-10-26 00:00

by Amelia Mullins, 20, of Lexington, Kentucky with help from her mom, Wendy Wheeler-Mullins

Amelia Mullins has autism. She voted for the first time by absentee ballot, then in her second election used a voting machine. "I wasn't sure how she would do with our electronic voting machines (which I find to have an over-sensitive wheel to turn to make selections that runs past the person you want to vote for), but she did great!" said Wendy.

Supporting Children with Autism, One Event at a Time

Submitted by alison.dyer on Thu, 2012-10-25 16:24
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This post is by David Stynchula, Founder of The Stynchula Family Foundation.

Supporting Children with Autism, One Event at a Time

Submitted by alison.dyer on Thu, 2012-10-25 16:21

 

This post is by David Stynchula, Founder of The Stynchula Family Foundation.

The Perfect Child

Submitted by alison.dyer on Wed, 2012-10-24 12:23
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This blog post is by Janet Amorello. Her son Sam has autism and she writes about her experiences on her blog, Blending with Autism.

NBC's 'Parenthood' 'I'll Be Right Back' Commentary

Submitted by alison.dyer on Wed, 2012-10-24 11:27
Author: 
Autism Speaks

In this episode of NBC's Parenthood, the Bravermans face two high stress events. The first being Kristina's surgery for breast cancer, which has shaken the entire Braverman clan to their cores. Max is also running for student body president and he is to give a speech on the same day. Ordinarily, this would be an exciting time for any family, but when the child in question has Asperger's, is new to the school, and has few friends, it can be a time of high family stress.

Holistic Approach toward Independence and Employment

Submitted by alison.dyer on Tue, 2012-10-23 15:12
Author: 
Autism Speaks

This post is by Leigh Belcher, MS LPC, Director of Clinical Services at Triumph Services, Inc., Holly Brigman, M.Ed., CRC, NIC, Coordinator of Program Research and Evaluation at Auburn University's Center for Disability Research and Service, and Brooke Stephens, Executive Director of Triumph Services, Inc.