Vacationing with Autism

by admin on May 25, 2009

Here is a parent’s suggestions for vacationing with a child with autism.  

http://www.examiner.com/x-8794-Houston-Autism–Parenting-Examiner~y2009m5d24-Vacationing-with-your-Autistic-child

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News Update on Insurance and Autism

by admin on May 12, 2009

These are some articles I found concerning the progress of the insurance bill.  While we have a victory on the local level, we do not yet have the support at the national level.  Some things are being changed, and, unfortunately, some people are beginning to doubt if the bill will be passed in Washington.  Stay informed.

Ohio Senate reviews autism coverage requirement

Ohio firms worry about effects of health care mandates

Ohio Senate reviews autism coverage requirement

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The Fast Forward Approach to Autism

May 12, 2009

We believe our children have unmeasurable possibilities. Our kids can and will reach their desired destinies, they just need a different kind of help to get there.

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Summer Program

May 11, 2009

Fast Forward Therapy is offering several opportunities for children during the summer.
Social Skills: We will be running our social skills groups as usual on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6 PM to 8 PM
We will also be going on bi-weekiy outings to places such as Cosi and the zoo
Job Training: We will be [...]

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Transitioning to a New School

May 11, 2009

This article is not specific to families with autism, but it does give some advice to parents who are thinking about or are already in the process of transitioning their child from one school to another.  This can be a very difficult time, and the author of the article gives some great tips on how [...]

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Online Support Systems

May 11, 2009

The following sites are places parents can go to get support, learn about different therapies, and get information on quality providers from the families who have been there first!  Hope you find this helpful.
Autism Support Network www.AutismSupportNetwork.com
The Autism Support Network has different discussion groups you can join.  On this site, you also have the ability to [...]

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Autism and Employment

April 28, 2009

Here is an article about a man in New York with Asperger’s syndrome.  He is about to retire from his job, and talks about how he dealt with his disorder in the workplace.
http://www.cjonline.com/life/2009-04-28/chris_banner_living_with_autism
This article is about a program that teaches children on the spectrum job skills.  It is a unique structure, and I encourage parents [...]

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Website for Children With Autism

April 28, 2009

This is a great resource that was forwarded to me.  It is called Project Spectrum, and is a program on the internet to help help kids practice life skills with a 3D model.
http://sketchup.google.com/spectrum.html

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Fast Forward Therapy in the Community

April 21, 2009

We were recently covered by the NBC4 news team.  It was a wonderful experience, and we are very excited about the next two upcoming pieces they will do.  Gracie White and Molly Edwards will also be testifying at an upcoming legistlative hearing for House Bill 8.  This bill would require insurance companies to cover services [...]

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Treatment Resources

March 20, 2009

Here is some information about different treatment resources for children and family with Autism.
http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/treatment.htm
http://rsaffran.tripod.com/aba.html
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/6899179/
http://www.feat.org/
http://www.autism-resources.com/autismfaq-trea.html
http://autismassistance.blogspot.com/
http://www.abaresources.com/
http://www.autismtreatment.info/Resources.aspx
http://my.clevelandclinic.org/disorders/Autism/hic_Behavioral_Intervention_for_Children_with_Autism.aspx
http://www.abia.net.au/
http://www.behavior.org/autism/
http://facesforkids.org/
http://www.autismspeaks.org/?gclid=CKiY2KGIspkCFRYiagod30aV6g
http://www.nationalautismassociation.org/?gclid=CIT_y6-IspkCFRIcawodjVvs5g
http://www.autismspeaks.org/whattodo/index.php

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