Children with Autism
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- Ten Tips for Helping Children with Autism Start the School DayStarting school can present difficulties for children with autism because they are required to conform to unpredictable and demanding schedules, rules, behaviors, and social norms.
Tips for a Family Vacation With a Child With AutismFamily vacations are full of fun and excitement, but children with autism may not initially see the appeal of a sudden break in routine.
Back to School Tips for Children with Special NeedsIn this article, the author, a special needs teacher, offers advice to parents on easing the back to school transition for children with autism and other special needs.
5 Great iPad Apps for Children with AutismChildren with autism often display deficits in communication and social skills. These five apps give these children a chance to develop these skills as they follow schedules, express emotions, and learn social stories.
Disciplining a Child with AutismDisciplining a child with autism or autism spectrum disorder can be a daunting task. Here is my personal experience with disciplining a child with autism.- 8 Ways to Survive (and Maybe Even Enjoy) a Family Holiday with a Child with AutismLearn how taking a child with autism along on vacation doesn't have to mean the trip will suck. Learn how the whole family can enjoy themselves and get the much needed rest and relaxation they deserve!
Using Music to Teach Children with AutismThis article addresses a number of ways the author, a teacher, uses music in the classroom to teach children with autism and other special needs.- Picture Schedules for Children with AutismThis special needs teacher gives suggestions for how to create and store picture communication symbols. (PECS) They are commonly used for children who are non-verbal, particularly children with autism.
- Keeping Your Autistic Child Safe in and Outside the HomeDescribes why children with autism are more at risk for accidents or injuries, along with a some top home and outdoor safety concerns and prevention tips.
Pool and Water Safety Tips for Children with AutismLearn what safety measures to take to lessen your autistic child's danger of drowning. Includes seven tips for pool and water safety that every parent of a child with autism should know.
Consistent Picture Schedules Valuable for Children with AutismAs a teacher for children with autism and other special needs, I am frequently asked to give advice about raising a child with autism. In my opinion the most important area to address is creating a consistent daily schedule.
Specialists that Work with Children with AutismAutism is a neural disorder with communication, socialization and development problems. Specialist care is vital for handling the issues of autism.- How to Potty Train a Child with AutismHere are some tips for potty training a child that is autistic.
- Important Reasons for Providing Training to Parents of AutismThere are five important reasons for providing training to parents of children with autism:
- The Local College- a Low Cost Way to Offer Your Autistic Child Extra HelpHere is how parents of autistic children can use the local college to their child's advantage, find help with tutoring, exposure to sports, music and art, and much more.
- Raising a Child with AutismRaising a child with autism is challenging. As a parent, our job is to raise a safe, healthy, educated, well adjusted kid. For parents of children with autism, it can be a little more complex. Here are the things I worry about the most.
- Teaching Young Kids on the Autism SpectrumFun, interesting ways to help your autistic child learn
- Autism and Home Shool, Can I Really Do This?How to Home School a child with Autism. Tricks and ideas that just may work for you if you are Home Schooling an autistic child.
- A New Way to Make an Autism Diagnosis in Children?Children with autism spectrum disorder have certain unique characteristics. One of these may be useful in diagnosing the disease - so a child can get the help they need early on. Get the full story.
- Tips for Parenting a Child with AutismAre you finding parenting a child with autism challenging and frustrating? Are you unsure on how to go about in getting parenting help for your child who has autism? If you answered, "yes" your not alone.
Apple's iPad Brings Relief to Children with AutismAssistive Technology is essential to autistic children and their families. Technology brings peace of mind as well as critical communication and therapy to autistic children and adults. For many, the Apple iPhone is that essential piece of technology.
Online Education for Children with AutismWhat happens to children with autism who miss the so-called "window of opportunity" of early intervention therapy that must occur before the age of three?- Why Autistic Children like TrainsAlmost all children with autism-spectrum disorders share a fascination with trains. Find out why.
- Building Blocks Aide Autistic ChildrenScience has shown that children with autism can learn creativity through things such as building blocks like legos. There are also noted alternative treatments which have helped autistic children.
- Christmas Presents for Children with AutismSome parents worry over what to do when buying Christmas presents for their children. This particularly is true when I was buying presents for my daughter with Autism. When my child was three I wanted presents and was looking through a catalog.
- Holiday Toy Safety Considerations for Children with AutismChristmas is just around the corner and people are already searching for special toys to give as gifts for the holidays. Buying the right toy is often a challenge but it is one that is magnified for children dealing with autism spectrum disorders.
- Children with ASD and the Dreaded Christmas TreeMany of my friends with a child with Autism spend a one miserable Christmas after another. They go to great lengths to block off the Christmas tree and all the other decorations.
- Children with Autism: Calendar Teaching IdeasChildren with autism typically struggle more than children without autism in every aspect of learning. Not only do they have difficulty in learning new concepts, they also have more trouble retaining what they have learned.
How Animals Can Help a Child with AutismExperts are beginning to see the benefit of using animals in the therapy of children with autism. These children respond well to contact with animals.
Helping Children with Autism Fall AsleepChildren on the spectrum often have trouble sleeping. We've lived through it, and some of these suggestions may help you to get some much needed rest.- How Parents Can Set Education Goals to Help Their Child's Academic AchievementAlthough most people think schools are the most critical contributor to a child's academic success, recent research, in the field of education, says that parents play a powerful role in the ultimate success of their children.
Ways to Help a Child with Autism Learn to Ride a BikeLearning to ride a bicycle can be difficult for children with autism. This article describes ways in which parents of autistic children can help their child learn to ride a bike.- Fun and Educational Online Games for Children with AutismSome of the most common areas addressed on an IEP for a student with Autism are language arts related to acquiring adequate vocabulary for communication and social language skills.
- Can Children with Autism Recover or Even Acquire Language?Parents and Professionals: Despite debatable arguments, we all agree their is no "medical" cure for autism. But that does not mean that it is not treatable. Children can make tremendous progress. How? Read my article below!
- How to Help Your Autistic Child Go to SleepA parent of of a child with autism shares tips and strategies on how to get and or keep your autistic child to sleep at night.
- Reducing Symmetry Complications in the Child with AutismIf your child has been diagnosed with autism, here is what you need to know about the issues of symmetry and how you can encourage better child development.
- Identifying & Resolving the Avoidance Reflex in Child with AutismIf your child has been diagnosed with autism, here is what you need to know about the avoidance reflex
- Teaching Children with Autism: Robots Could Be Used to Improve Social SkillsThe University of Southern California are developing robots for use in therapy with people who have autism.
Best in Home Sensory Integration Equipment for Children with AutismHave a child with Sensory Integration Issues? Need to provide Sensory Integration Therapy in your home? Here are my top four In Home Sensory Integration Equipment choices.- Gluten and Casein Free Diet Does Not Affect Children with AutismA recent study shows that the popular belief that a gluten and/or casein free diet will improve the behavior of an autistic child has been proven null by a new study.
