Seasons Greetings
It’s that time of the year again! Grading, finals and Holidays. It’s so easy to get swept up into the frenzy of: I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO! But then stop take a breath. It’s
It’s that time of the year again! Grading, finals and Holidays. It’s so easy to get swept up into the frenzy of: I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO! But then stop take a breath. It’s
Autism, gender and culture. Autism crosses all boundaries: social, religious, cultural and linguistic. The treatments that we offer children and families must however address the differences in culture and language. When I was in Saudi Arabia conducting
I am spending Thanksgiving with my dear friend Susanna, her husband, children and family. This is my first American holiday. It’s postcard perfect. The house with the wooden front porch, children playing with autumn leaves
These are some useful resources if you are considering the the use of hand held device as alternative augmentative communication system for an individual with ASD. Supporting the communication of individuals with ASD leads to
I am excited to be attending a film screening on December 5th 2012 of the documentary film INCLUSION — at 6: 30 pm at Japan Society, in NYC. This will followed by a Q&A with executive producer
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
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
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
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
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
