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Daily Tip: Picky Eaters

The daily frustrations of getting your picky eaters to tolerate and eat "normal" foods and a greater variety can be absolutely overwhelming for both the parents and child. Here are some tips for devel… Continue

Created by Jessica May 29, 2008 at 12:09pm. Last updated by Jessica May. 29, 2008.

Daily Tip: Clothing and Fabric

Many people with sensory problems prefer soft fabrics, such as cotton jersey or terrycloth, over stiff fabrics like denim. If this is the case with your child, go shopping with that in… Continue

Created by Jessica May 28, 2008 at 3:50pm. Last updated by Jessica May. 28, 2008.

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Autism and the Holidays

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Created by Jessica Nov 20, 2008 at 11:28am. Last updated by Jessica Nov. 20, 2008.

Politics and Autism

From Autism Vox:

McCain and Obama Debate: Down Syndrome, Autism, Special Needs

by Kristina Chew, PhD on October 15

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Created by Jessica Oct 16, 2008 at 10:55am. Last updated by Jessica Oct. 16, 2008.

Haloween for children with Autism

Many children on the autism spectrum look forward to Halloween. It's a time when they can dress up as their favorite character and (at least in some homes) eat piles of candy. But Hallo

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Created by Jessica Oct 11, 2008 at 10:33am. Last updated by Jessica Oct. 11, 2008.

Strategies for Teaching Children with Autism

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Created by Jessica Sep 9, 2008 at 10:09am. Last updated by Jessica Sep. 9, 2008.

Back to School

Five Things Teachers Need to Know

1. My child needs structure and routine in order to function. Please try to keep his world as predictable as possible.

2. If there wi

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Created by Jessica Sep 9, 2008 at 9:57am. Last updated by Jessica Sep. 9, 2008.

Daily TIp: Tactile Input Activities

Play-doh / Silly Putty / Scented Play-doh
Colored glue... sprinkle glitter on it using fing

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Created by Jessica Jul 10, 2008 at 3:41pm. Last updated by Jessica Jul. 10, 2008.

Daily Tip: Getting a Diagnosis

Getting a Diagnosis: Starting with a Pediatrician

The following excerpt is taken from Chapter 3 of Autistic Spectrum Disorders: Understan… Continue

Created by Jessica Jun 24, 2008 at 8:06am. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 24, 2008.

Daily Tip: Clothing Struggles II

What do you do with a child who strips off his clothes at every opportunity? First, you try to find out why. The most common reason is sensory

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Created by Jessica Jun 20, 2008 at 10:36am. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 20, 2008.

Daily Tip: Sensory Activities

1. PLAY DOH, GAK, GLOP, FUNNY FOAM, etc...

Children need and love play doh and messy play, unless they have

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Created by Jessica Jun 12, 2008 at 8:44am. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 12, 2008.

Daily Tip: Educational Needs of Children with Autism

The long term educational goals of autistic children closely match those of children who are not affected by autism. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) entitle

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Created by Jessica Jun 10, 2008 at 2:06pm. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 10, 2008.

Daily Tip: Researching Autism on the Internet

Dealing with the fact that your child may have autism can be overwhelming for a parent but luckily there are many reputable sources for doing preliminary research on the subject o

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Created by Jessica Jun 5, 2008 at 12:01pm. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 5, 2008.

Daily Tip: Sensory Integration and Self Stim

What is the connection between sensory integration and self stimulatory behavior?

Determining which sensory integration activities should be used depends on the individual's needs. Basically,… Continue

Created by Jessica Jun 4, 2008 at 7:53am. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 4, 2008.

Daily Tip: SPD and Haircuts

Children with sensory problems often hate haircuts. You may get advice to let your child take a favorite toy to the haircutter and bribe him with a lollipop. That’s a good start, but often not enou

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Created by Jessica Jun 3, 2008 at 9:44am. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 3, 2008.

Daily Tip: Teaching Children with Autism

Written by Temple Grandin, Ph.D., July 1996

Good teachers helped me to achieve success. I was able to overcome autism because I had good teachers. At age 2 1/2 I was placed in st

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Created by Jessica Jun 2, 2008 at 8:15am. Last updated by Jessica Jun. 2, 2008.

Daily Tip: Parents Working With Teachers

Parents play a vital role in their child's education. They are equal partners in the team that develops their child's IEP and they care deeply how their sons or daughters learn and grow. In the cou

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Created by Jessica May 30, 2008 at 11:41am. Last updated by Jessica May. 30, 2008.