April 10, 2009 in Special Education
Tags: Amazing Videos, Augmentative Communication Device, Autism, Parents, Tango | No Comments »
Tango Speech Generating Device:
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January 29, 2009 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Evaluations, Speech Delay | 9 Comments »
hiti asked:
Can my child have Asperger’s syndrome and still have a severe speech problem?
I’m currently undergoing evaluations for Autism, and Asperger’s Syndrome has been suggested. But everything I’ve researched suggests that children with Aspbergers have high language skills. Well, that’s not the case with my 4 year old. He has a severe/moderate speech delay. My [...]
January 22, 2009 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Teaching License, Thanks For Your Help | 4 Comments »
Melisa asked:
How can I get my teaching license in special education ( autism area)?
Hi. I have a bachelores degree and want to work as a special education teacher in Autism ,anybody knows what the process is to get my teaching license in the state of Virginia? thanks for your help.
October 6, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Augmentative Communication, Autism, Communication Device, Output Device, Speech Therapy, Voice Output | 1 Comment »
Be my Sunshine asked:
ok so i am a senior in high school and i want to go into speech therapy. I want to work with autism. I work in the autism room for 2 hours a day and my teacher has given me a project to learn about Augmentative Communication. She wants me to [...]
September 27, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism | 7 Comments »
wunderbike asked:
Our 4 year old son was recently “officially” diagnosed as having autism. We’ve been doing speech and OT therapy for almost 2 years, but methods like ABA are not very accessible here in north FL – there are just too few therapists in the area. We’re considering where we might [...]
September 24, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Special Education | 7 Comments »
JoyousFaith asked:
I am moving into a new classroom and new job description next year. I will be teaching four students with autism spectrum disorder in a mobile unit. I am aware that the classroom needs to be structured with defined space for each activity, but haven’t seen any concrete examples. Can [...]
September 7, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Special Education | 17 Comments »
Staci asked:
I know there are some autistic people out there that don’t have difficulty in learning. I have moderate autism and a learning disability, so I just want to know how common it is for autistic people to have learning disability.
Is there any link between autism and learning disability?
If you have autism, do you [...]
August 28, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Early Intervention, Therapy | 6 Comments »
ksuwildcatrachel asked:
This question is for parents of children with autism and autism professionals. I am looking to provide a really good sensory diet for my 3-year-old daughter, who has autism. Therapy catalogs are full of pricey products. Which ones have you found to be the best?
August 26, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Therapy | 2 Comments »
Katelynn781 asked:
I am a new graduate and I am familiar with ABA therapy, but I would like to know how and what parent’s think of it and what works! I am employed now in the behavioral science field and I will begin working with children with Autism soon. Any suggestions?
August 18, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism | 2 Comments »
BLUMMER D asked:
Doctor states child is autistic, school says chld has autism spectrum disorder?? What is the difference? Can medication help with any of this?
August 17, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Early Learning | 10 Comments »
Kitty_Kat asked:
I am a preschool teacher in an integrated childcare centre, and I have a child with autism in my class. I have never worked closely with a child with autism before, and he seems to have trouble managing his behaviour. He mainly hits, kicks, and pushes the other children. What strategies can I [...]
August 17, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Autism, Sensory Integration | 6 Comments »
ksuwildcatrachel asked:
This question is for parents of children with autism and autism professionals. I am looking to provide a really good sensory diet for my 3-year-old daughter, who has autism. Therapy catalogs are full of pricey products. Which ones have you found to be the best?
August 16, 2008 in People with Disabilities
Tags: Augmentative Communication, Autism | 6 Comments »
question33 asked:
I am looking for a simple, affordable, beginner device for my 3 year old autistic son. Does anyone know where I can find one online or through a catalog…used is fine. EX: Go Talk Talker