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Important Fact Sheet

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

As I mentioned in the previous post, schools are going to welcome their precious students very soon. Parents, please read the fact sheet and make sure to share it with your child’s teacher(s). Co-operation between home and school is major key to your child’s success. Communication facilitates the mission of raising and educating our children.

Parents & Educators, Are You Ready for A New School Year?

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

A new school year is around the corner and about to emerge! Parents and educators are you ready? Here are some tips to help you get off on the right foot. Bear in mind, there are three main goals in raising and educating children with autism that we are working on: Independence Better Social Skills Stronger Communication

Children with Autism Have Different Brain Chemistry

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

A new study found that the brain chemistry in children with autism was found to be different compared to others with developmental delays (DD). In the early years of childhood, the brain chemistrey takes a different path during its development. Brain chemistry changes over time. It is never enough to emphasize the importance of early

Things To Do During The Summer

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Keeping your child engaged in doing useful activities is vital for her developmental growth. Wasting time watching TV for hours or playing video games all day long is not the best investment of summer time. Here are some ideas for activities to spend time on: Enroll your child in an art & crafts class. Enroll

12th Annual Morgan Autism Conference 2013

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Morgan Autism Center Announces 12th Annual Autism Conference: “Transitions: Bridges to Success” Saturday, September 28, 2013 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Mayer Theatre, Santa Clara University 500 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA … SCHEDULED SPEAKERS: Jed Baker Director of The Social Skills Training Project Jill Escher, Parent & Autism Activist What Causes Autism? How

Impaired Attention Is Not A Trait of Autism

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Although some children with autism exhibit poor attention skills, a research suggests that autism cannot be blamed for. The main three autism traits are: Poor social skills Poor communication skills Limited areas of interest The cause of holding these signs accountable for autism has not been found yet. The study suggests to take the following

A Dilemma: Where Does Asperger’s Syndrome Belong?

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Asperger’s Syndrome used to be classified as a distinct disorder different from the ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). The new (DSM-5) Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder has simply included the Asperger’s Syndrome within the ASD. By doing this the disorder loses its diagnosis and becomes part of the autism spectrum. A compromise would be

A New More Accurate Way to Diagnose and Treat Autism

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

The way ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) has always been diagnosed, is based on the professionals’ (pediatrians, psychologists, psychiatirics, specialized therapists…) social interaction with the child. Then, the professional’s opinion supported by parents observations are usually the traditional way to give a child a diagnosis. This novel technology can provide a more accurate, objective, and early

Genetics and Autism

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Here is another research to confirm a correlation between autism and genetics. The cerebellum is involved in the expression of autism condition/ behavior. Read the full article here. nadia shanab

Temple Grandin in The Bay Area, California This Friday

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

This is a great news for the Autism Community. Dr. Temple Grandin is the keynote speaker in the Autism and Asperger Conference this Friday, July 26, 2013. Not only Temple will be there, but her mother, Eustacia Cutler, the great lady behind all the success, is giving a speech too. Dr. Melmed, a leading developmental