Category: autism
Autism Rates Per State - updated
Mar 29th
Most children diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are diagnosed around ages 3-4. Sometimes the diagnosis can be delayed, but almost all children are diagnosed by age 6. There is absolutely no scientific evidence that links autism and vacc… more »
College Living Experience - Seattle meeting March 14th
Mar 5th
CLE is an organisation who helps students who need extra help adjusting to and successfully completing college. They are a wonderful new resource in Seattle. Although they specialize in kids on the Autism Sprectrum, they are a wonderful resource for a… more »
Miami Dolphins Hall of Famer Dan Marino Starting a College for Developmentally Delayed
Feb 10th
Yes, kids on the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) do have a disability, and yes some have a hard time making it on their own as adults. But not every child with an ASD is like that. Many are capable, willing, and wanting to go on to education after hi… more »
ABA-BCBA Registry in WA State
Feb 6th
WAA's updated ABA-BCBA registry is available online. Please send them your feedback on any ABA providers you're working with.
http://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/updates/insurance/bcba-registry/ more »
Mike's Run For Autism
Oct 4th
One of my Facebook friends, Mike Stuart, is raising money for autism through running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Ambitious about Autism on October 9th. He is one of the community managers for the Talk About Autism website and uses much of his tim… more »
Help! Seminars For Parents
Sep 20th
This is UK specific. The National Autism Society (NAS) is one of the main autism charities in the UK. Almost any type of information than can be found on autism in the UK can be found on their website. It's a great resource and there is a lot of info… more »
New Type of Posts
Sep 20th
The information in this blog changes periodically. I've been doing this blog for close to 10 years now, and while not a constant poster, I've been a steady one. The oldest posts are more personal, the middle posts are autism posts in the US and specif… more »
Licensed ABA therapists in Washington
Jun 9th
This is an email I received. I will post their websites when I find them.
In light of the recent court decision involving ABA: “[U]nder the Mental Health Parity Act [the Health Care Authority and the Public Employees Benefits Board] are required… more »
Apps for Autistic Children
Feb 22nd
I listed a few apps in the android section, and I love the preview of the first app. I'm so glad there are apps being tailored for autistic children and adults out there, and they are actually being used! I listed some of the best ones I found.
Apps… more »
Great Autism Apps Online
Feb 22nd
Android
Voice4u Voice4u, is a revolutionary AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) application that helps individuals to express their feeling, thought, actions and things they need. It is a perfect solution for learning and communicatio… more »
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