What does the latest CDC report that 1 in 68 children has ASD mean? Many things, but most importantly it means there are more children who can benefit from early identification and appropriate intervention than we thought.
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What will you be doing on Wednesday, April 2, 2014?
According to the U. S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 1 in 68 children in the United States is likely to have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Affecting more children than childhood cancer and diabetes combined, ASD has been called “an important public health concern” by the CDC and the United Nations (UN) adopted a resolution recognizing April 2 as “World Autism ...
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Transitions and Independence
Every year about this time, parents and students find themselves thinking about the coming close of the school year. As with most transition periods, it can be a time of ambivalence – joy interspersed with anxiety or fear. Summer vacations, sun and warm weather ...
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TAP Helpful tips of the Week: Top 10 Things to Remember
Raising a child with ASD may require parents to plan concisely even throughout their child’s adult life. Some things become second nature and some things can be forgotten. Below you will find a helpful tip sheet that lists the top 10 thing to remember while raising your son or daughter with ASD.
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Children who don’t meet DSM-5 ASD criteria likely to receive alternative diagnosis.
Ever since the first draft of new criteria for diagnosing autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was released, concerns have been raised about individuals “losing” their diagnosis and then losing supportive services. The discussion has centered around the removal of Asperger’s disorder and pervasive developmental disorder – not otherwise ...
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TAP Helpful tips of the Week: Acronyms
Autism spectrum disorder is associated with a long list of terms, definitions and acronyms unfamiliar to most people. Below is a list of commonly used terms related to ASD. Feel free to print, share and use this sheet as a reference.
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What if PECS doesn’t work for a child?
A significant number of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have limited verbal communication skills. For many, PECS (Picture Exchange Communication System) provides them with an effective means of communication. This involves the child using a small picture to represent words and objects. In its most basic implementation, the child who wants something hands a picture of that something to the adult, ...
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TAP Helpful tips of the Week: Grocery Store
Allowing your child to accompany you to the grocery can expose him or her to an important life skill. The following tip sheet will show you how to start slow and build on successes as your child grows in this essential area.
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