A review of 2012 & happy happy 2013

Happy New Year my dear readers. 2012 has been a whirlwind of a year with so much going on in the autism and special ed community. Professionally and personally 2012 was a very special year for me as it was also my 40th. Professionally I was excited to have an article on bilingual children with […]

A review of the FirstSigns website- a recource for interventionists and families

Review by: Angela Wai: Special Educator and Hunter College Graduate Student As someone that works with young children and their families, I believe First Signs, www.firstsigns.org, is an invaluable website. First Signs is a website that is used for parents and professionals to find out more information about autism. The website promotes early detection of […]

ASD resources for the Spanish speaking community

A review by Norma Majano: Special Educator and Hunter College Graduate Student Autismo Diario informs the community and the people who go to this website. Many countries benefit from this informational website that is about autism. This website is also protected by a license that indicates regulations and conditions of how to become part of […]

Spanish-English resources for families of children with ASD

  Review by Jennifer Ortiz: Special Educator and Hunter College Graduate Student Teleton.org.mx/programas/autismo/ The search for a Spanish based Autism information site geared toward parents proved much more grueling than expected. The typical main translated pages popped up—autismspeaks and autismsociety—but I wanted more! I pretended I was a blank slate with no knowledge of DSM-V […]

Spanish-English website review of: Manitas Por Autismo, or Little Hands for Autism

Review by Lisa Lauria Review: Special Educator and Hunter College Graduate Student This website, Manitas Por Autismo, or Little Hands for Autism, was developed by a number of parent groups. It is an alliance, developed by families affected by Autism, for families affected by autism. The goal of the website and organization is to provide […]