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Saturday, October 25, 2014

Sensory solutions for all children with sensory challenges

https://www.mcssl.com/SecureCart/mobile/Cart.aspx?sctoken=ba158bd943ed457b8aaaced519dba493&mid=BDCB752F-34DC-4DCF-8740-2AE2784F1C7B&sdccr=1

Monday, October 20, 2014

To Siri, With Love: How One Boy With Autism Became B.F.F.'s With Apple's Siri

http://mobile.nytimes.com/2014/10/19/fashion/how-apples-siri-became-one-autistic-boys-bff.html?smid=fb-share&_r=1&referrer=

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

'Surfing Proves To Be Therapeutic For Children on the Autism Spectrum'

http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/surfing-proves-to-be-theraputic-for-children-on-the-autism-spectrum/14217/mary-norris/

Would You Enjoy A "Quiet Room" At Your Shopping Center/Mall?

See how inclusive community centres are bringing sensory relief to autistic shoppers.
-- http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/quiet-room-opens-in-australian-shopping-centre/12452/snapshot/

Watch 'I Am Jack'

ABC Australia's 'I Am Jack' follows the life of a young boy with autism' (video)
-- http://www.autismdailynewscast.com/abc-australias-i-am-jack-follows-the-life-of-a-young-boy-with-autism/16755/snapshot/

How Early Intervention and ABA Therapy Can Help Kids with Autism thrive

High school graduation is a milestone for any student,  but for Jack Rogerson and his parents, Ian and Nicole, it is particularly poignant.

Read about this family's sucess in 'Hope for autistic teens:  How Applied Behaviour Analysis Helped Ian Rogerson's son Jack overturn bleak prognosis'. --

https://au.news.yahoo.com/nsw/a/25191782/hope-for-autistic-teens-how-applied-behaviour-analysis-helped-ian-rogersons-son-jack-overturn-bleak-prognosis/

Monday, October 6, 2014

The Short-and-Sweet IEP Overview

a simplified plan for an Individualized Education Program - The Short-and-Sweet IEP Overview

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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

Sunday, October 5, 2014

'Flying with Autism: Airport program helps affected children'

Watch video about how the Autism Society of Minnesota,  Navigating Autism program, Wings for Autism, Autism Services at the Charles River Center and various airlines are accommodating and including families living with Autism.
-- http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/flights/2013/04/17/flying-with-autism-airport-program-helps-affected-children/2088367/

Autism on the Seas "Where Vacations Come True..."

Cruises for Adults and Families living on the Autism, Down Syndrome,  and other related Disabilities --
https://www.google.com/search?ie=UTF-8&client=ms-android-att-us&source=android-browser&q=royal+caribbean+autism

Saturday, October 4, 2014

What Are Your Thoughts? New Bill Discusses Designation of Autism on Licenses

http://www.autismspeaks.org/news/news-item/what-are-your-thoughts-new-bill-discusses-designation-autism-licenses

Teens with ASD: Driving

http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/teens-with-asd-driving/

What's So Funny About Autism?

Linda and Her Son Brent Celebrate the Humor in Autism
-- http://mobile.dudamobile.com/site/the-art-of-autism?url=http%3A%2F%2Fthe-art-of-autism.com%2Flinda-and-brent-anderson-celebrate-the-humor-in-autism%2F&dm_redirected=true#2495

Thursday, October 2, 2014

8 Ways to Help Your Grade-Schooler Pick Up on Social Cues

http://www.ncld.org/parents-child-disabilities/social-emotional-skills/help-grade-schooler-pick-up-on-social-cues?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=ldorg

New Guidance on Resource Equity Issued by OCR USDOE

Office of Civil Rights U. S. Department of Education -

Resource Comparability Materials




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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Helping students with Aspergers prepare for university life

Students with autism  get cooking instruction at Birmingham City University

The number of autistic students going to university has soared in recent years, growing by more than 200% in five years – and this figure does not include students who haven't disclosed their disability. Academics believe the rise is driven by greater awareness of autism and better opportunities for those who have the condition to reach their potential at school.

http://www.theguardian.com/society/autism

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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be Enjoyable."

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Hours and Places

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Hours and Places: A common method of service delivery for preschoolers with disabilities is for them to attend a public preschool of some kind for a ...

"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Implementation Planning

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Implementation Planning: When programs, states, or countries (i.e., entities) are seeking to improve early intervention/early childhood special education servic...



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Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Preschool Service Locations

Early Intervention in Natural Environments: Preschool Service Locations: This post continues the discussion begun in the August 19 post on “ Hours and Places .” Where are school districts putting their reso...



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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."

Medicaid and CHIP FAQs: Services to Address Autism September 2014

On July 7, 2014, CMCS issued an Informational Bulletin (CIB) (see http://www.medicaid.gov/Federal-Policy-Guidance/Downloads/CIB-07-07-14.pdf) to provide information on approaches available under Medicaid for providing services to individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In this CIB, CMS discussed the various authorities under which services to address ASD could be reimbursed including section 1905(a) of the Social Security Act (the Act). Services to address ASD can be covered under three benefit categories: Section 1905(a) (6) Other Licensed Practitioner (OLP), section 1905(a) (13) Preventive Services, and section 1905(a) (11) Therapies.
The informational bulletin also reviewed state obligations under section 1905(a)(4)(B) of the Act, the Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) benefit, where states must cover all medically necessary services for children, including services to address ASD.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/docs/ASLRC/medicaid.cms_faq_9.24.2014.pdf
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"Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable."


Medicaid: Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnostic and Treatment (EPSDT) Program Obligations

http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Topics/Benefits/Early-and-Periodic-Screening-Diagnostic-and-Treatment.html

Medicaid: States Cannot 'Delay or Deny' Autism Treatment

http://www.autismspeaks.org/advocacy/advocacy-news/medicaid-states-cannot-delay-or-deny-autism-treatment