Did you know that April is Autism Awareness Month? To help raise awareness, we’re dedicating our blogs to topics in autism during the month of April. Last week, we talked about how organizations and monuments around the world “Light It Up Blue” for Autism awareness on World Autism Day, April 2. Today, we’ll talk about some of the early signs and symptoms of autism.
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Greetings everyone! I would like to pass along some information regarding a FREE teleseminar hosted by The Listening Program by Advanced Brain Technologies on today, April 1, 2015, at 8pm ET. This teleseminar is open to the general public. The teleseminar is entitled “Autism: Identifying the Biochemical Fingerprint.” The guest speaker is Dan Rossignol, MD, FAAP, FMAP.
Join host Alex Doman and Dr. Dan Rossignol as they discuss the latest biomedical research in the Autism field, his approach toward individualized treatment, and efforts to prepare other medical professionals to deliver the best possible care to children with Autism. You can register at http://a.advancedbrain.com under the “Community” tab that says “Radio & Webinars.”
Greetings Everyone! I just thought I’d share with you another video from Amythest Schaber on “What is Vocal/Verbal Stimming?” She has presented some very interesting information. As a Speech-language pathologist, I am developing a better understanding of Autism and the behaviors that are associated with it. I realize, just from watching Amythest’s video, that vocal and verbal stimming are not pointless at all. They could be valid forms of expression as well as a way to block out negative sensory input from the environment. Take a look at what Amythest Schaber has expressed regarding vocal/verbal stimming…
The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities(Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on April 11, 2015, entitled “Naturalistic Teaching Strategies for Home and School” by Taylor Sweatt and Ashley Neal. The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m. All lectures are free. Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.
The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on March 28, 2015, entitled “Let’s Talk about Your Day! Teaching People to Recall Past Events” by Shimin Bao. The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m. All lectures are free. Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.
What happens when the bus stops showing up? What happens after high school? Listen to one father’s BIG, brilliant idea to take adults on the Autism spectrum and do something different…VERY different!
The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on February 21, 2015, entitled “Taking the Fight Out of Feeding: Managing Problems at Mealtimes” by Conrad Hillman. The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m. All lectures are free. Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.
Hello everyone! I just thought I’d share with you Amythest Schaber’s reason as to why she disapproves of ABA therapy. It’s very interesting…Take a look!
The Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities (Speaker Series)-U of H-Clearlake Campus will be hosting a presentation, on January 24, 2015, entitled “Sexuality Education for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities” by Elizabeth Boggess. The presentation will be held in Lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Services Building on the UHCL campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m. All lectures are free. Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space.
Perfekt Me Speech Therapy Services, PLLC would like to pass along some very good information that may be beneficial to families, caregivers and teachers in Houston and surrounding areas of children with Autism.
University of Houston-Clearlake’s Center for Autism & Developmental Disabilities is hosting a “Community Speaker Series” in their efforts to assist more local families, caregivers and teachers of children with Autism. The informative lectures, which are sponsored by Hegwood & Associates, P.C., JSC Federal Credit Union, Susie Bean, and including Kids, are provided by the center at no cost. Scheduled speakers include local professionals and graduate students of the university’s Behavior Analysis Program. A question and answer session follow each lecture.
There are several presentations that will be held in lecture Hall 1100 of the Student Service Building on the UHCL Campus from 10:30-12:30 p.m. All lectures are free. Please visit https://apps.uhcl.edu/ORS/CADD/Account/Login for more information and to reserve a space. Also, for more information, contact Dorothea Lerman (Director) at AutismCenter@uhcl.edu.
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