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News Archives for March, 2007

Art Therapy an Expression of Joy and Pride

Virginia Falk, an art specialist, brings her creative excitement to school kids with autism

Adaptive Horseback Riding Helps the Body and the Mind

Ride and Shine in CA, provides adaptive horseback riding for children and adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Son an Inspiration for Autism-Friendly Kid 2 Kid Store

The Kelleys, a Dover Township, PA family, are ready to open a Kid 2 Kid franchise that has been espcially designed for children with autism and their parents. 

Music Therapist Makes House Calls in Yuma

Robert Dolton, the only music therapist in Yuma, credits music therapy with reshaping neurological function, improving fine motor skills, and increasing communication. 

Dubai Autism Centre Holds Third Annual Open Day

Dubai Autism Centre's (DAC) Open Day allows children with autism and their parents to interact in a social setting.

Educating Children with Autism

Education for children with autism has made significiant strides; however, parents have differing opinions over which therapies and treatments have made that happen.

 

Patience, Persistence, Therapies = College

Diagnosed at 4 with Asperger's syndrome, Allison Thompson is ready to head off to college having been nurtured with visual schedules, songs, and games as she learned to make eye contact and rea

Autism Therapies Vary

While some parents of children with autism embrace ABA, others opt for more flexible and integrative approaches.

Skinner's Verbal Behavior Method for Treatment of Autism Rediscovered

B.F. Skinner's verbal behavior method as therapy for children with autism has been "rediscovered" and touted by Vince Carbone.

Behavior Therapy for Autism

While behavior therapies share commonalities and differences, experts feel find that 30-40 hours a week of one-on-one exposure is more important than what type of treatment is used.

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