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Autism is a Continuum - Temple Grandin on TED
Temple Grandin is very specific about how she describes autism, how to foster success in the autistic child, why the world needs people on the autism spectrum. Autism is a very big continuum, from severe (nonverbal) to b… -
Understanding a Child with Autism
Share the knowledge; Understanding autism is to raise awareness and the issues surrounding it. Typically, children with autism may have issues around what is safe and what is not. Because of their literal way of unders… -
The Importance of Relationships
As a mom, wife daughter, sister, friend, aunt and colleague, I know that relationships are everything! Relationships are built upon communication, which is also one of the largest deficits that those with autism an… -
The Dextromethorphan Debate
I am afraid the person with “medical qualifications” is confused about dextromethorphan. It is not an opiate. It is used widely as a cough suppressant. Previously, other ingredients that were opiates were used in over-… -
Speaking a Legendary First Sentence
A Story by Cherry Davis At the age of 2 1/2 years old, our daughter was evaluated and we were told she had “autistic tendencies“. This was 20 years ago when they did not necessarily want to label a child. She did not r… -
Do People with Autism Have Feelings?
I bet you’ve noticed that people with autism don’t display their feelings too easily. I used to cry at the front door when Jonny went off to school and didn’t even turn back to say goodbye to me as he walked out the do… -
Fitness for those on the Autism Spectrum
Getting kids to move and bend their knees to gain strength can be very challenging. Okay, try getting kids on the autism spectrum to exercise. “Ha!”, as Isabel would say in Mozart and the Whale (I can hear her now!) Well… -
Hyperbaric Therapy in the Real World
I have talked with several people who have had Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT), or know of others who have had this type of therapy. This type of therapy has been known to show promising results in the treatment of a… -
Jonny's Beginning
My relationship with my sister in law wasn’t great at first. She was the first to suggest that Jonny may have autism at the age of 2½. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with him, even though looking back; he did… -
Did You Ever Wonder?
Have you ever wondered what the non-verbal person with autism is thinking or have you ever been too afraid to talk to the person in the wheelchair because you don’t know what to say? Well I have! But Mr. “blunt” Jonn…
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- About Me: The Autism Today website www.autismtoday.com is a creative, interactive, one-stop shop where you can find everything you need to navigate the maze of ASD-related information… Karen’s ambition (the founder) is to eliminate obstacles that can be present when dealing with special needs issues by providing the most efficient and effective information access tool available today. Her vision is to shine light on special needs by empowering individuals on the spectrum to become their personal best.
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