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One of the things I love most about South Florida is how “Doggie-Friendly” it is. Many places here – especially in Delray Beach – are tolerant and even happy when a dog accompanies you as you shop. Many restaurateurs allow you to dine in outside seating with your canine pal. Sipping on a ... Views: 1724
The holidays are a time of great joy, laughter, learning experiences, sensory awakenings, and fabulous opportunities. Unfortunately, maintaining a holiday atmosphere full of merriment and cheer is not possible to sustain twenty-four hours a day, every day of the week, especially when you have a ... Views: 1536
The definition of Autism is “Absorption in self-centered subjective mental activity” as in daydreams, fantasies, delusions or hallucinations and when accompanied by marked withdrawal from reality. Autism is a mental disorder originating in infancy that is characterized by self absorption, ... Views: 6396
I have parents ask me all the time about this elusive “window” for autism recovery. You know what I mean, right? We’ve been told in the past through the media and various sources (mostly well-intentioned, I believe) that you must get an autism diagnosis and begin treatment immediately, because ... Views: 2132
If you have more than one child, do they compete for your attention? Do you detect jealousy that you would rather not see? Does the amount of bickering among your children and lobbying for No. 1 position concern you as a parent? Welcome to the world of parenting!
In addition to that, if you ... Views: 1783
Having worked for three years on a one to one basis with several children with autism approximately since 2003, I was beginning to see a current theme in the way that those children communicated; very robotic, unnatural, scripted and disconnected. Communication is so important, it is a tool to ... Views: 1792
There seem to be hundreds of therapies for autism on the market today and "on the market" seems to be the reason - money.
However, there is no real integration of any of these therapies and little information for the "poor" parents with an autistic child (and "poor" is often correct as ... Views: 2558
Last month, I was honored to be invited to the iLs (Integrated Listening Systems) Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado, where I had the opportunity to interact with a diverse group of doctors, therapists, educators, and other professionals. The one thing all of these people had in common was ... Views: 2233
Are you having problems with your ritualistic behavior? Are you troubled by your unwanted thoughts that keep popping on your mind like a computer virus?
Try to evaluate yourself and trace down how many times your rituals and thoughts had caused disruption into your daily activities. Find out ... Views: 1812
Parents experience many emotions when they discover their child has autism. A combination of shock and despair engulfs the parents. The heart may race, as it slowly breaks, and the mind may refuse to function, as the concern of the stability of their child consumes their mind. It is a trying ... Views: 1328
Do you have a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who is challenged socially? Do you realize that you don't have to rely on the professionals who provide services to your child to enhance their social skills. Social skill groups and classes led by experts in the field are extremely ... Views: 1208
More than ever, schools are spending minimal time helping kids to develop handwriting skills. At the same time, we have more children with autism, sensory processing disorder, and developmental delays who need extra help with handwriting. If you're a concerned parent, you CAN help your child who ... Views: 995
Along with motivation, curiosity is the one of the best and most direct paths to learning new things. Encouraging curiosity in children is a crucial role parents need to play in developing their child's intellect. Children will stay curious as long as they are allowed to explore, discover and ... Views: 4207
Cerebral Palsy, also known as CP, is a common congenital disorder among children. Due to lack of muscle tone, muscle movement and motor skills, movement is usually not purposeful. Over 500,000 adults and children are affected. The majority of those that are affected by this disease are affected ... Views: 1850
Craniosacral Therapy is a light-touch, non-invasive form of body work that naturally relieves pain and stress, strengthens your resistance to disease, and enhances your over-all health and well-being. It is an alternative approach to traditional healthcare that was developed in clinical trials ... Views: 2155
Going on the Gluten-free, Casein-free Diet (otherwise known as GFCF) can have tremendous benefits for children on the autism spectrum. In fact, many physicians agree that by removing potential inflammatory ingredients from a child’s diet (especially a child on the spectrum), you have a much ... Views: 1610
We have over ten years experience tutoring and teaching our daughter with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Below is some of the materials we use that we believe were most successful in their learning and development. These methods can be used with any child with or without an autism spectrum disorder, ... Views: 1094
This two-part series will discuss some of bowel problems in children with autism and how it affects your ability to progress. In Part 1, I want to start with children who tend to go through several problems with digestion and do not seem to be improving. Over the years I've seen is that many ... Views: 1127
Friendship can be a difficult subject that appears often enough for those who are raising autistic children. There is no doubt that most children with autism have friends, but they lack the skills to be able to do. Friends turn out to be just one more thing they have to learn one more thing you ... Views: 1278
You are in the grocery store make a purchase and suddenly your child has autism, shows the strongest tantrum I've ever heard. You have to be in shock and shame of this explosion. Your child needs a crisis. But how?
Has this ever happened to you? You know you must deal with this tantrum and ... Views: 885
You remember not getting what you had your heart set on when you were a child? Maybe it was a special birthday gift, or that trip to the zoo, or that new skateboard that coveted. That was childhood, but as adults we are more mature in how to deal with disappointment, or are we?
We are wise ... Views: 843
Yes, you will need support autism, but the most important thing to remember after your child is diagnosed with autism is that he is still the same kid he was before. Try not to panic too much or think about it too different. He remains her son, whom you love and who loves you too, though not ... Views: 1010
There are many forms of autism, treating the symptoms. There are more traditional therapies such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) and Floortime. And then there are plenty of alternative treatments.
What about all these alternative treatments is that you must be very careful research before ... Views: 1323
The man of fashion or warlock ancient medicine still exist? Remember the stories of selling snake oil charlatan by the side of the road? Have you been told about someone who can "cure" your child with autism? Have you been contacted by someone who says he can reverse the progression of the ... Views: 869
Your child with Asperger syndrome refuses to go to school.
His daughter-sensitive sensory constantly tests your patience when it comes to meals.
His six years of age with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) tantrums like clockwork.
Your four year old children with PDD is not responding ... Views: 948
We’ve all heard about how children with autism are drawn to the Apple iPad because of its portability, ease of use and innovative touch-screen technology. Now, there’s another reason for children (and parents….and teachers) to be excited about the iPad. It’s called “Injini”.
Injini is a ... Views: 2420
Does the old fashion medicine man or witch doctor still exist? Remember the stories of the charlatan selling snake oil by the side of the road? Have you been told about someone who can 'cure' your child with Autism? Have you been contacted by someone claiming they can reverse the progression of ... Views: 1098
I know that you loved your child very much and have done a lot of research into the causes and solutions for autism.
If you have done some research, you probably are frustrated, isn’t it? After all, experts seem to disagree on the causes of autism and also the treatment methods. ... Views: 2946
Is there really such a thing as autism independence?
Many parents wonder what the future will hold for their child with autism. Will my child ever be able to drive a car, or live on his own, or be able to hold down a job?
It used to be that parent’s expectations were set very low for ... Views: 1825
Through all of the hustle and bustle of modern family day life, and especially if autism is part of your family dynamic, it pays to be reminded that we Mommy and Daddy Warriors need to remember to take care of ourselves along the way too. I was honored to interview self-help expert, David ... Views: 2082
Your son with Asperger's is refusing to go to school.
Your sensory sensitive daughter is constantly testing your patience when it comes to mealtime.
Your six year old with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is throwing tantrums like clockwork.
Your four-year-old child with PDD is not ... Views: 1168
With so many children being diagnosed every day with Autism Spectrum Disorder, it is easy for someone to feel hopeless, shame, guilt, anger, or resentment. The lessons from our upbringings have taught us that anything that isn’t considered to be normal was wrong in some way. So, when a parent ... Views: 974
The start to a new school year can be riddled with anxiety for any child. When you think of your first days at school, I am sure your memories are mixed with some years having a better start to the school year then others.
Going to a new school or having a new teacher in the same building ... Views: 1260
Do you remember not getting what you had your heart set on when you were a child? Maybe it was a special birthday gift, or that trip to the zoo, or that new skateboard you coveted. That was childhood but now as adults we are more mature in how we deal with disappointment, or are we?
We are ... Views: 1125
There are many things about parenting that are enjoyable, such as holding your infant in your arms for the first time or seeing your child take her first step. On the other hand there are some events attached to parenting that we just don't look forward to as much and for many parents toilet ... Views: 1441
With Father’s Day right around the corner, I found myself recently wondering what it means, for most men, to be a good father. Different men have different upbringings and different ideas about how to be a father, but does that make them better or worse than the next guy?
Some men may ... Views: 1860
Someone with Asperger Syndrome (AS) is characterized by their lack of communication skills, social skills and reciprocity of feelings. A person with AS, also known as an Aspie, knows what they think and feel but are often unaware of what others think or feel. With a deficiency in these critical ... Views: 4318
We often assume when our child is handed to us at birth with a full set of fingers and toes and no physical deformities, that they are “healthy.” Our worries from the last nine months are extinguished. We breathe a sigh of relief. We have no reason to believe otherwise. We put a lot of stock in ... Views: 1401
As you start looking at your child’s diet and what you can do to help your child’s body heal, you may decide to take gluten, casein, soy or even all three out of the daily menu. That can definitely be a step in the right direction, especially if your child suffers from gastrointestinal ... Views: 2747
Are you thinking about going gluten-free or have you already made the leap? If your child has autism, you might see tremendous gains once gluten is removed from his diet. Gluten can be an insidious little critter that can wreak havoc on your child’s inflamed, overworked and underperforming ... Views: 1645
Autism is a neurological condition that inhibits communication skills and social interaction. In 2007, the Centre for Disease Control announced that the rate of autism had increased to 1 in 100 children.
National Service Dogs is committed to enriching the quality of life and enhancing the ... Views: 1196
To view a 60 day case study of a serious ADHD boy using Neuroliminal Training, go to:
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There are now five types of recognized professional treatment for ADD, ADHD and Autism used today by different clinicians:
1. Drug treatments: (Ritalin, ... Views: 4180
There seem to be hundreds of therapies for autism on the market today and “on the market” seems to be the reason – money.
However, there is no real integration of any of these therapies and little information for the “poor” parents with an autistic child (and “poor” is often correct as autism ... Views: 2565
For any of you who might be wondering if your spectrum child will be under your roof forever…well, this one’s for you.
My son and I had the coolest conversation the other day at dinner, when it was just the two of us. I’ve been trying for the last few years (on occasion) to ask my son what ... Views: 1408
Isn't bread the staff of life? Is 'Gluten Free' just a fad? What's the big deal??
More & more people now realize that eating foods containing gluten (wheat, rye, barley & most oats) can cause major health problems! Since gluten containing grains are inexpensive fillers, they make their way ... Views: 2056
My son’s autism diagnosis shook the foundations of my life. The future, my faith and even the present crumpled before me. Each day was a struggle to find any morsel of inner peace. Our son was somehow “broken;” not the perfect son for which we had hoped and prayed.
Days dissolved into ... Views: 2070
I will confess it: my SEO strategies leaned somewhat too deeply on writing trade prior to now. It was attractive, it was trouble-free, and it was unadulterated Search engine optimisation.
The previous method was very undemanding: there have been dozens of “writing lookup directories” online, ... Views: 975
An embedded system is a technology used in computer system intended to operate one or many specific functions within real time. Generally, it is embedded application is set in as a part of a device. Instead of it being a part of a general computer performing multiple tasks, it is intended to ... Views: 1351
I’ve been learning more and more lately about how many of our children with autism are affected by a disruption in their sensory systems. A lot of our kids are simply overwhelmed a LOT of the time. Their bodies do not process their environmental cues the same way other people’s do, and so it’s ... Views: 2253
Everyone knows that one of the telltale signs of autism is an inability to communicate effectively with others. A lot of our kids have trouble processing incoming information in a timely manner which results in frustration for them and us.
Can you imagine what that must be like?
Just ... Views: 1852