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New findings published in Pediatrics: “70 % of children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) who have a history of severe language delay, achieved phrase or fluent speech by the age of eight.” There are 2 indicators to predict the quality and age of speech. 1- Nonverbal intelligence is the strongest predictor of phrase speech 2-
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Some interesting videos to watch. video.search.yahoo.com/search/video?p=autism+videos nadia shanab
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For paraeducators who wish to learn more, here are the classes and workshops offered in this conference: members.csea.com/cseaMail/attmentuploads/cml_1212_1.pdf The 16th Annual Paraeducator Conference is coming up April 10-12, 2013 at the Fairmont Hotel in San Jose, California. Attached is a registration brochure offering a tentative list of classes available to attendees. While this cutting-edge conference has always
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Watch some short interview videos with Temple Grandin here: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzpc1lUvttW_tBQV3u_wthGs6MCNgFvov&feature=view_all nadia shanab
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Watch and Ask Temple Grandin today in the interactive show on autism-live.com Read more about the show here: autism-tips.com/?p=1668 nadia shanab
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A study at Yale School of medicine found that infants who paid less attention to people’s overtures and social activities may be diagnosed with autism later. The eye movements were tracked while watching a video of a woman doing everyday things, such as making a sandwich, looking at toys, or speaking. Children later diagnosed with
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A paper in the Pertanika Journal reports the positive effect of music therapy on behavior in children with autism, and in particular on the inattentive behavior. The paper reports that a weekly one-hour music therapy can have a positive effect on the behavior of children with autism. It was also mentioned that: “music and movement
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Boys are 4 to 5 times likely to be diagnosed with autism than girls are. Why? Maybe because of their camouflaged symptoms? Or maybe because her biology (by nature) protects her from developing autism? Researchers always wondered. A new study lead by researchers at Harvard Medical School supports the idea of a “female protective effect“.
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At Mitchigan State University, researchers have found that newborns with low-birth weight are seven times more likely to be diagnosed with autism later in childhood, if ultrasound right after birth showed enlarged ventricles (brain cavities holding spinal fluid). This finding may lead to early detection of autism. The early detection will allow early intervention before
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You may submit your questions to Temple Grandin durning the INTERACTIVE show on autism-live.com on Monday, March 4, 2013. Mark the date. Read more about the show here: autism-tips.com/?p=1668 nadia shanab
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