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By Holly Bortfeld: Posted on Thursday, June 07, 2012 1:57 PM
iPads and other technology “touch devices” are a wonderful new tool and may benefit children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) greatly. The iPad can speak for the nonverbal, aid functional speech, soothe, educate, teach skills to and entertain all. It’s really amazing what this little machine can do! Unfortunately, they range from $500 to $1000 with all the “bells and whistles” and warranties and that doesn’t include apps. For parents of ASD kids who are already financially strapped due to the enormous out-of-pocket expenses autism treatments incur, that’s more than many families can come up with. |
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Autism Society: Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 2:18 PM
The Autism Society Comments on the Proposed DSM-5 Revisions January 20, 2012
By Autism SocietyChanging the definition of autism does not change the need for help. As the nation’s largest grassroots autism organization, the Autism Society’s foremost concern is that individuals with autism have access to the resources and services they need. As it exists today, the autism spectrum is vast. We are concerned that individuals who could lose the autism diagnosis may not fall under another classification, and would lose access to the appropriate services.
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Posted on Monday, January 23, 2012 11:58 AM
NEW YORK - Proposed changes in the definition of autism would sharply reduce the skyrocketing rate at which the disorder is diagnosed and might make it harder for many people who would no longer meet the criteria to get health, educational and social services, a new analysis suggests.
The definition is now being reassessed by an expert panel appointed by the American Psychiatric Association, which is completing work on the fifth edition of its Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the standard reference for mental disorders. |
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By Pasha Bahsoun, LA Special Education Examiner : Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 10:26 AM
 Bringing a child diagnosed with Autism into adulthood can be a daunting prospect.
One of the primary goals of any early intervention or therapy program for a child diagnosed on the Autism spectrum is to promote independence, integrate the child into a classroom if possible and fade out the program systematically. While the fading out of any intervention program is a tremendous achievement for the child, the educators and the parents, it can at the same time be a daunting prospect for parents who are left with a child, teenager or adult with Autism without the support they had been depending on. |
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Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 9:41 AM
From One Place for Special Needs
Here is a giant list of resources for families on a variety of back to school issues that impact special needs families. You can find autism school articles for parents, teacher resources specific to asperger's and autism spectrum disorders, explaining autism to teachers as well as resources on bullying, making friends at school and more. http://bit.ly/nNrfCl |
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Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2011 9:14 AM
Legislation will Impact Families Nationwide, Save State Taxpayers $13 Million NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 23, 2011) – Autism Speaks applauded Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York Legislature for reaching final agreement on a bill that will require insurance companies to provide coverage of critical autism therapies for both children and adults. An amended bill (A.8512) reflecting the agreement was voted out of the Legislature today and will be sent to Governor Cuomo for his signature. |
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SAR website: Posted on Monday, July 11, 2011 1:10 PM
 Helping NIH Recruit Participants for Autism Study The National Institutes of Health is conducting a research study to better understand the unique characteristics of children and adolescents with autism. Participants Must: - Live in the mid-Atlantic region in the U.S.
- Be 7 to 17 years old
- Have been diagnosed with autism before age 6
- Currently have the diagnosis of autistic disorder or high functioning autism Note: children who have Asperger’s or PDD-NOS are not eligible for this study.
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Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 3:15 PM
If you missed them, list at lower right side of page: Autism Now Broadcast Series
Part 1: Robert MacNeil Shares Grandson Nick's Story
Part 2: Exploring the 'Phenomenal' Increase in U.S. Prevalence Part 3: Autism's Causes: How Close Are We to Solving the Puzzle? Part 4: Demand for Educational Resources for Children Outstrips Supply Part 5: For Adults With Autism, Few Support Options Past Age 21 Part 6: How Should We Address Deepening 'National Health Emergency'? |
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Posted on Wednesday, April 20, 2011 3:13 PM
As part of Autism Awarness month, The PBS NewsHour is launching a special series of reports, both on-air and online, about autism. Autism Now will take a unique -- and uniquely personal -- look at how the condition impacts families, schools and communities Autism Now Broadcast Series Part 4: Autism Treatment |
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