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A Study of the Relationships and Acknowledgment of Non-disabled Children with Disabled Siblings
Educational Sciences: Theory & Practice, by Aksoy, AB, and Yildririm Bercin G., published in 2008, summarized Feb 17, 2010

Family therapy may help siblings of children with autism to have a better attitude toward their sibling.

Healthy children (228 children 10 to 17 years old) were asked about their attitudes toward children with disabilities, including their own brother or sister. This study was performed in Turkey. Disabilities included autism, learning disability, mental retardation, cerebral palsy, motor retardation, and Down syndrome. The authors said that healthy children had a more positive attitude toward their own brother or sister than toward other children with disabilities. Healthy children have more negative attitudes toward their siblings when they have lower abilities. The authors think that educating siblings of disabled children may help the family develop more positive relationships.


The Impact of Children with High-Functioning Autism on Parental Stress, Sibling Adjustment, and Family Functioning
Behavior Modification, by Rao, PA, and Beidel DC, published in 2009, summarized Feb 8, 2010

Family therapy may help with the stress that comes from parenting a child with high-functioning autism.

This study included parents of 15 children with high-functioning autism and parents of 15 matched normally-developing children (controls). The children were 8 to 15 years old. Parents of children with autism scored higher on the Parenting Stress Index scale than controls. There were more internalizing behaviors (for example, keeping feelings in) for children with autism and their siblings than in control families. The families of children with autism rated their own family members lower on a scale of independence and assertiveness than the control families. The authors said that parents of children with high-functioning autism may face more stress than parents of normally-developing children. Family functioning may also be strained. They suggested that autism interventions include family therapy designed to lower parental stress.


Using Parents and Siblings During a Social Story Intervention for Two Children Diagnosed with PDD-NOS
J Dev Phys Disabil, by Dodd, S., Hupp SDA, Jewell JD, and Krohn E., published in 2008, summarized Feb 23, 2009

Social Stories may be able to help children with autism learn social skills.

This study was designed to see if Social Stories could teach social skills to two children with autism. Social Stories were being used to teach a 10-year-old boy to decrease his use of directions and to teach a 12-year-old boy to use compliments. In both cases the Social Stories achieved the desired outcome. The boys liked the Social Stories but did not give the Social Stories the highest ranking. The authors conclude that Social Stories are an easy and cheap therapy option that can be done by parents, teachers, and aids.


Altered Amino Acid Excretion in Children with Autism
Nutritional Neuroscience, by Evans, C., Dunstan RH, Rothkirch T., Roberts TK, Reichelt KL, Cosford R., Deed G., Ellis LB, and Sparkes DL, published in 2008, summarized Jul 15, 2008

Special diets may be able to help some children with autism.

Many children with autism have problems with their gut. Some people think that children with autism are not able to do a good job digesting some proteins and therefore they have little pieces of proteins that act on their brains (opioid peptides). This study looked at urine of children with autism to see how they break down and use protein and sugar. The study had 63 children with autism (aged 5-15 years) and used their 29 siblings as a control. The authors found that children with autism seem to break down protein and sugar differently than other children.


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Cincinnati Area Gets Autism Enrichment Center

Feb 29, 2012

The Cincinnati area’s Youthland Academy is adding the Sharonville Enrichment Center. The autism enrichment center will serve kids from 6 weeks to 12 years who have been diagnosed with autism and other developmental disorders. The center will also maintain mainstream classrooms for siblings to attend. Services offered include occupational therapy and speech therapy. Teachers are accredited and trained to work specifically with kids on the spectrum. In addition, there is a kitchen that serves food free from dyes, high fructose corn syrup and sugars; the menu follows the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Read original article: Youthland Autism Enrichment Center in Sharonville


New Jersey Autism Center Expands Offerings

Feb 10, 2012

The Comprehensive Autism Medical Assessment and Treatment Center is adding additional therapies to its service offerings. Founder, Dr. Paul Abend, whom we've highlighted before, reached out to several therapists to help form Bright Star Therapy. This collaboration will add speech, physical and occupational therapies to children with autism. In addition, there will be a focus on assisting parents to continue therapies at home. While the kids get therapy, parents may receive "preparation of home schedules to complement school plans or counseling for a sibling who may feel lost in the constant shuffle of doctor and therapeutic sessions." In the future, Bright Star Therapy hopes to host weekend respite sessions so that children can partake in therapeutic activities while parents and caregivers can take a break.

Read original article: Autism Center's Therapists Offering "Tailor Made Services"


Siblings with Autism Present Special Challenges

Nov 1, 2011

This great article is by a mom with a neurotypical son and a son with Cerebral Palsy and Asperger’s. Jody Shaw starts by sharing her older son’s expectations for his relationship with his new brother. When the next three years were spent on therapies and doctor appointments, her older boy began to act out. Shaw explains some techniques she found useful including communication, books or movies on the subject, and community sibling workshops. All of these helped the family learn understanding and coping skills that helped each other.

Read original article: Siblings and Autism: How Are Kids Affected by Special Needs Brothers and Sisters?


Beat of a Different Drum Brings Families of Kids with Autism Together

Sep 13, 2011

For 7 years, Scottish Rite of Wyoming has hosted Beat of a Different Drum to allow families of children with autism to meet from across the state. Parents can receive training, they can meet with other parents one-on-one, and siblings can interact with other siblings. Everyone is special and no one feels left out. Bev Kenik, director of the Scottish Rite Learning Clinics calls this a “retreat” for families with autism. One mom said, “It’s such a safe environment, and everyone here helps out and is so good about it.” Katherine Calouri and Eric Hamblen, who founded Parent and Child Enrichment (PACE), conduct the more formal training sessions.

Read original article: Beat of a Different Drum


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Responding to movement therapy

Feb 15, 2012 by Whole Medicine

Have readers of this forum heard of Interactive Metronome?

I have worked with numerous LD's.  Because ASD has as a major component deficits in Executive Functioning, focus, attention and inhibition, I have had tremendous sucess with students on the Spectrum.

TJ, a 12 y/o male with ASD was still bed wetting and presented aggressive/assaultive behavior towards younger siblings and classmates/instructors.

  • After 6 IM sessions bed wetting ceased
  • After 15 sessions TJ displayed the ability to self-monitor escalation of aggressive emotions/behaviors, ending physical attacks upon sibling

  • TJ now attends mainstreamed H.S., classes and no longer requires a F/T class aide


JR was a 17 y/o male dx'd with Aspergers comorbid with ADD and ODD behavior.  Due to gross/fine motor deficits and very low muscle tone he was anxious about any physical activities and exhibited poor self-concept

  • After 4 sessions he began to show generalized timing improvements and his self-confidence grew
  • After 12 sessions Mom reported he was self-initiating chores at home!
  • JR gained confidence in his athletic abilities and learned a left handed [non-dominant side] lay-up 

Please feel free to contact me if you want to learn more. 

 

In Good Health!



Edward Jonathans BSc-IMC
Sensory-Motor Therapist


Miracle league

Mar 29, 2010 by Anonymous

Our neighbors daughter has played in the Miracle league in Myrtle Beach SC for many years and it is a high light in her life.  She is thrilled to have her family come cheer her on and she in turn goes to her siblings events and cheers for them.


Responding to marriage/contingent choices made often per annual to partner,companion,passing borders of sibling like affection to bonds of loving matrimony rules of thee engaged.

Feb 12, 2010 by Anonymous

starts with interest, develops into a communicative sexual giving and recieveing, reciprocating behaviors, relationship begins at any time with earned trust, counseling is not current nor modern for those bound by legal laws to this date of the privacy, protections of each/either partner in legal arrangement according to gender, purpose, and potentials of bonds of futhering areas of love truths.


School

Aug 31, 2009 by Anonymous

We are a special school for children on the autism spectrum and typical developing siblings. Our arts based educational and sensory curriculum and mixed age classrooms provide a way for all children to actively participate within a supportive atmosphere. In this tranquil setting each child feels a sense of belonging, friendship, and the opportunity to experience the magic of childhood.

*Philosophy & Curriculum:

We offer a holistic approach in which the connection between school, home, service providers, and community becomes collaboration where each member is connected with a natural ease. Jordan Lake School of the Arts offers an individual curriculum for all students in a retreat like setting. Having a five students to one teacher ratio, and small class size we can provide attention to each child. Multi-age classrooms offer a stress free environment to learn in both roles as guide and apprentice. While children on the spectrum benefit from observing peers and having a structured means of learning social skills, typical developing siblings grow from experiential education and the support of friends who truly understand and share similar experiences. Different is normal here. At JLSA, we all understand and are respectful and supportive of one another. We have local artists participating in workshops as well as rotating their artwork in our space. Our art shows offer an opportunity for families to socialize without anxiety, and students to experience large group functions in the company of compassionate people while meeting inspiring members of the community. Our amenities include an enormous tropical greenhouse, courtyard, and outdoor class space, as well as a home like educational setting.

Parents and grandparents are welcome and encouraged to participate in the day. Workshops and afternoons with community speakers are great opportunities for families to share in experiences together at school and we all benefit from the communication and shared experiences that flow from school to home. Parents are also invited to join us for nature hikes and gardening, and to bring their talents and teach us about their specialty. We hope adults will take painting or yoga classes offered in the building, or enjoy hiking trails and the lake, assured that your children are being compassionately cared for and well educated.

www.jordanlakesa.com

919-672-4281

 


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