Research summaries for autism therapy: autism center

definition of autism center: Place where people with autism may receive help and services.
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Prevalence of Motor Impairment in Autism Spectrum Disorders, Summarized Oct 18, 2007

Motor problems in children with autism are often ignored.

Most experts do not see children with autism as having motor problems. This study was designed to see to what extent children with autism also have motor problems. The 154 children in the study were at The Autism Center in New Jersey. About 10% of children in the study had gross motor delay. Motor problems were more common in younger children and tended to decrease as children aged. Read more...

One for Autism: A Powerful Formula for Success, Summarized Jun 28, 2007

One for Autism in San Antonio, Texas offers many therapies for autism that together help children make a great deal of progress.

This article describes an autism center called "One for Autism" that serves 180 children. The center is based on seven pillars: Passion + Hope + Support + Faith + Opportunity + Belief + Teamwork = Success. The center is run by Olga Vasquez-Silva and provides many one-on-one therapies such as behavioral therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis), occupational therapy, and speech therapy. The center targets the behaviors first so that the children are then able to learn. Thus, One for Autism is a one-stop center that makes life easier for families with autism. Read more...

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