Soon classrooms will open their doors to welcome their new and returning students. One of the most common traits of autism is the love for sameness and rigidity. Individuals with autism fear changing their routine and experiencing new situations. The outcome of a new experience is unpredictable. Routine activities, on the other hand is guaranteed

An important research ran by UC Davis MIND Institute researchers found a link between maternal diabetes and children born with ASD and other developmental disorders. Mothers who were obese are 67% more likely to have children with ASD as the normal-weighted mothers withe no diabetes or hypertention, and more than twice to have a child

I am pleased to share with you my first ever newspaper article. It was published in the local newspaper, and also on the MercuryNews website. Please check out those 9 tips that provide a great starting point for parents: Early Intervention Key to Dealing with Autism. Also accessible via this short URL: http://bit.ly/M83tEy

We talked about this topic before in the articles Sensory Integration Issues as well as Quetions and Answers. I would like to add a few more things that are useful for autisic individuals with auditory issues in particular. Hear are the tips: 1-  In case of fire drill at school, it might be a good

Summer is round the corner. This is an excellent time to expose ASD children to the outdoor settings and experiences. The open settings can bring about what the children cannot express naturally in classrooms or at home. Nature is one of the richest resources for learning opportunities. When we are close to nature, we are

This is one thing you could do if your child is not verbal but has got a good grasp of the language. For individuals with autism who are able to express themselves by typing, there is an amazing program for them called “Proloquo2go“. “Proloquo2go” is a program that turns the iPad into a voice output

I wrote this poem inspired with all the big hearts of autistic children I was privileged to work with. Autistic?… Oh, you mean artistic, I know you are born holistic. Sometimes you turn ballistic, But your big heart is always humanistic. Honesty is your characterestic, And your nature is so authentic. I like you when

Highly recommended apps on Autism Speaks website. autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/autism-apps

A great news for individuals who have the skills and capacity to learn after finishing high school, but are not quite comforable in the traditional college setting. www.sage.edu/achievetrial Sage College is offering a liberal arts degree for special needs high school graduates. The degree is nationally recognized and middle state accredited. The programs are mentor-based

http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/ss6103a1.htm?s_cid=ss6103a1_w Very valuable report released by the CDC. Parents and pediatrician should cooperate to diagnose autism the earliest possible. Early diagnosis and intervention can change the future of your child. Read the full report from the MMWR (Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Reprort) March 30 Surveillance Summaries/Vol. 61/No. 3 Teachers,educators, and caregivers should also cooperate and