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Have You Planned For Your Child’s Summer Break Yet? (Part 2)

By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

As discussed in Have You Planned For Your Child’s Summer Break Yet? Part 1, having a daily schedule is pivotal to maintain a balanced life for your child and yourself. The only difference now is, that you are privileged to be the master and designer of this schedule. Tips By now, your child has come

Is There A Link Between Child Podigies And Autism?

Is There A Link Between Child Podigies And Autism?

By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting, tips

Watch another video. Jacob Barnett, who was diagnosed with moderate to severe autism at the age of 2, is now studying for a master’s degree in quantum phyisics. Below you will discover an intriguing research about a link found between child prodegies and autism. The research is preliminarey, and results are still to be continued

Innovative, High Quality Autism Programs

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Six organizations in U.S. recognized for innovative, high quality autism programs. Find out about the great programs helping individuals with autism to move on with their life in their adulthood. They provide guidance about education, employment, performing arts, community life… www.autismspeaks.org/about-us/press-releases/six-organizations-us-recognized-innovative-high-quality-autism-programs Reference: Autism Speaks nadia shanab

Mozart Effect on Individuals with Delayed Development

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

I once wrote an article about the benefits of playing Mozart’s adapted music for children in classrooms. My experience was very successful in reducing the number of temper tantrums that some autistic child used to have. Listening to Baby Mozart’s CD helped children relax and focus on their tasks. The classroom was more peaceful and

Autism Songs by Ryan Walsh

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Take a break and listen to some beautiful songs. www.youtube.com/playlist?list

Free Interactive Concerts for Children with Autism

By Nadia Shanab | Uncategorized

Your child pobably loves music like many other children with autism. You have also tried to satisfy his musical interest and got disappointed with people’s looks and whispers. Your dream is to take your child to a concert and be able to enjoy listening and participating in a concert without being sigmatized. Watch the video. Please

Sing to Improve Speech

By Nadia Shanab | autism, general advice, parenting

This is a technique that I learned about just by trying. A student with very little speech demonstrated a very short attention span for regular work (Math and Language Arts). But I noticed that he showed a lot of interest in the Music class, and was able to focus and stay on task for almost the