Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
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
[read more]
Comments Off on Maternal Obesity, Diabetes, and Hypertention Associated with Autism
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
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
[read more]
Comments Off on Autism-Tips.com in the Newspaper
Nadia Shanab | tips, Uncategorized
Writing every single article of this blog one after the other was such a rewarding and fulfilling practice. I found a great joy in sharing everything I know about autism with you. I received so many comments that I am deeply grateful for. Your words of encouragement and praise were the fuel that kept me
[read more]
12 Jun 2012
Comments Off on My Book “Everyday Life with Autism” Is Now Available!
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
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
[read more]
Comments Off on Auditory Integration Issues
Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized
Have we ever considered checking our own words, behavior, and habits? Not always. Most people don’t question: ” Why should things be the way they are?”. Most of us were trained to accept and obey whatever the parents dictated. Because we love our parents and respect them, we give them the right to shape our
[read more]
Comments Off on Lead by Modeling, Not by Molding
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
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
[read more]
Comments Off on A Great Learning Opportunity
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
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
[read more]
Comments Off on One Solution for Lack of Speech
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
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
[read more]
Comments Off on A Poem for The Autistic Community
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
Highly recommended apps on Autism Speaks website. autismspeaks.org/family-services/resource-library/autism-apps
[read more]
13 Apr 2012
Comments Off on Autism Apps for Tablet Computers
Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting
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
[read more]
13 Apr 2012
Comments Off on A Four-Year College Degree for Individuals with Autism