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Free Parent Chat on Blended Therapies

Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:50:12 GMT

Date/Time: Tuesday, July 22nd @ 7 PMLocation: 2771 Executive Park Drive, Suite 5, Weston, FL 33331Join us for a chat with Dr. Kirstina Ordetx on a "Blended Therapies" ApproachThe spectrum of autism is a wide and ever changing range of... Read more...

Three of Hearts Foundation for Autism

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 11:49:54 GMT

By Charlotte Fudge (Admin) on Jul 7

Please check out this website for assistance as well as making donations: Three of Hearts http://3ofhearts.org/foundation_004.htm Email: autismsupport@3ofhearts.org Read more...

Re: Little Boy With Autism Sings on America's Got Talent

Fri, 04 Jul 2008 14:44:02 GMT

By marygran4343 on Jul 4

Thank you for sharing this tape, he is so inspiring, I am sure that this will really help a lot of parents who have children with autism. MJ Read more...

Re: Little Boy With Autism Sings on America's Got Talent

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:49:16 GMT

By Joshalynn Ward on Jul 2

Here is the link to see that part last night's episode http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJnjPnk9ASc Read more...

Little Boy With Autism Sings on America's Got Talent

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 23:09:12 GMT

By Tara Mills on Jul 1

There was a 9 year old boy named David who tried out for "America's Got Talent". He was voted through by the judges to compete on the show in Las Vegas. The show airs Tuesday nights at 9pm (EST) on NBC. It is truly heart-warming to watch! Read more...

FAU July CARD Events - Be sure to register in advance!

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:11:25 GMT

By Charlotte Fudge on Jul 1

visit us online at: www.coe.fau.edu/card FAU CARD E-BULLETIN JULY 2008 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EVENTS. ALL GROUPS OR TRAININGS ARE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION DUE TO LACK OF REGISTRATION. FAU CARD is going green. All materials &... Read more...

Support Group Hosted by Butterfly Effects

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 14:01:08 GMT

By Tammi Aldrink on Jun 30

SUPPORT GROUP For Parents with Children that have Social/Emotional and Learning Needs [Every Wednesday @ 7 PM through July, August, September, and October] [Location: 2771 Executive Park Drive, Weston, FL... Read more...

Bring your team together.

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:51:49 GMT

By Jill Pignatiello on Jun 30

I just wanted to share that I have been seeing a great success with many children who have a true team approach to the therapies they are receiving. Parents, try to bring your team together as much as possible, talk to the members of the... Read more...

Social Skills/Pragmatics Materials - Link to Great Resource/Music Therapy

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:50:20 GMT

By Charlotte Fudge on Jun 30

I recently shared this with a teacher who asked that I post it in the forums for reference. This is a wonderful resource for teachers/therapists/or even parents who may running play dates and are trying to teach social skills. Tuned... Read more...

Re: Pediatrician Suggestion in Jupiter -

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:41:30 GMT

By Charlotte Fudge on Jun 27

Thank you; I will pass this information on. Charlotte Read more...

Re: MIND Institute Research on Anti-Bacterial Soaps (Triclosan) and Autism

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:26:04 GMT

By Tara Mills on Jun 25

In re-reading my post, I realize that it does appear as though I wrote the article, which was definitely not my intention. I merely wanted to help the readers by "saving a click" and so I cut and pasted the article here for them to read. I simply... Read more...

Re: Pediatrician Suggestion in Jupiter -

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:44:24 GMT

By Benjamin Gans on Jun 25

I am a huge fan of Dr. Romear (his group is called Infants & Children). There are 5 other doctors in the group, Dr. Beattie & Dr. Hanlon are also good with quirky kids, the others are just okay. Read more...

Re: MIND Institute Research on Anti-Bacterial Soaps (Triclosan) and Autism

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 16:23:46 GMT

By abmx on Jun 24

The MIND institute did not put out any study linking the autism with triclosan. Please change or delete your "subject" at least. And put a reference to where you got this info because you obviously didn't write it. I think this... Read more...

Re: Graduating Peter Documentary on Inclusive Education

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 18:05:05 GMT

By Tara Mills on Jun 23

To elaborate, the inclusion model is what is impressive. That is not to say that the boy and his family do not come across challenges in the placement. But, he is able to graduate with his peers, as part of the community that he will be living... Read more...

Graduating Peter Documentary on Inclusive Education

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 17:56:56 GMT

By Tara Mills on Jun 23

There is a very well made documentary showing a great model of inclusion. Film makers shadowed Peter, a young boy with Down's Syndrome from grade 3 through high school graduation. It is on HBO Family, showing again this Thursday. I recommend it... Read more...

Pediatrician Suggestion in Jupiter -

Mon, 23 Jun 2008 13:35:12 GMT

By Charlotte Fudge (Admin) on Jun 23

Looking for the names of any good pediatricians in the Jupiter area....Thanks! Read more...

Re: More suggestions

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:52:41 GMT

By Charlotte Fudge on Jun 12

Those are great suggestions Tara. Once the student shows progress with that intervention, I would also focusing on teaching him to self manage the behavior as he is 14 years old. For example, you could teach him to take data on... Read more...

Re: MIND Institute Research on Anti-Bacterial Soaps (Triclosan) and Autism

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:45:04 GMT

By Charlotte Fudge on Jun 12

Yikes! I am throwing those out immediately...What is safe anymore!!! Read more...

Sibling Rivalry

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 21:37:23 GMT

By Jill Pignatiello on Jun 9

http://www1.wsvn.com/features/articles/parent/MI86201/ There is a video clip with the news report as well. Sibling rivalry is so common and is coming up quite a bit when talking to parents. Read more...

MIND Institute Research on Anti-Bacterial Soaps (Triclosan) and Autism

Sat, 07 Jun 2008 10:25:01 GMT

By Tara Mills on Jun 7

Studies Question Safety of Antibacterial Soaps Date Published: Monday, June 2nd, 2008 Researchers at the University of California, Davis have conducted three separate studies on chemicals used in germ-fighting... Read more...