Communication and Education
Attitudinal Training
The power of thoughts and feelings in reaching children with autism by Steven R. Wertz and Kaitryn S. Wertz - Reprinted with permission Ten-year-old Brian was profoundly autistic. As I sat with him, he repetitively twirled a piece of tissue between his fingers, tilted...
Books by Tara Help Autistic Children
This was written to introduce the books to the readers of www.autismlearningfelt.com - a blog that reviews and discusses books, games, and toys that are beneficial for children on the autism spectrum. This article is an informative, brief summary of how...
Books – Connecting Beyond the Pages
Great picture books are one of the BEST tools for building social connections with children, including those most significantly challenged with autism. Written for the PediaStaff eNewsletter to share creative ways picture books can be used to build the...
Is Autism Genetic? It’s NOT a Fight, It’s Our Future
Original Post May 20, 2009 at www.kitchentablemedicine.com Is autism a genetic condition? The scientific evidence definitely shows genetics are involved. The fact that males are diagnosed at a ratio of 4:1 to females points to a genetic piece. Identical twins...
Autism: 10 Tips for Everyone
Original Post March 19, 2009 at www.kitchentablemedicine.com You probably already know that autism is growing. A 6,000% increase, 1 in 150 children, 1 in 94 boys - the statistics are steadily rising. This is a journey we are all on, even though many are not aware....