28 January 2010

Autism Fact Sheet


The Autism Fact Sheet hosted by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is an excellent source for those interested in learning about autism. In the autism fact sheet, the reader can discover symptoms of autism, how someone can be diagnosed, treatments, research, links to useful websites and much more.

27 January 2010

Classic American Cuisine

Classic American Cuisine by Stephanie Hemenway is the latest in the Autism Mom Cooks Gluten-Free Casein-Free series. Hemenway provides gluten- and dairy-free recipes for the retro diner gamut: from fluffy pancakes to savory corn dogs and sweet banana splits. Every recipe is accompanied by a tantalizing full-page photo and provides alternatives for children with soy, nut and corn allergies.

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26 January 2010

Autism: Asserting Your Child's Right to a Special Education

Autism: Asserting Your Child's Right to a Special Education by David A. Sherman provides an excellent guide to getting your child the special education they deserve. In this book, the reader will discover such things as early intervention tips, IEP meetings,what transition services to use and when, damages and claims. They will also learn what training and qualifications people at your school must have in order to teach your child and much more. Autism: Asserting Your Child's Right to a Special Education is excellent for those just starting out in the special education world or those still trying to make it.


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25 January 2010

Look-- Listen-- I Can Do It!

Look-- Listen-- I can do it! is a video-modeling DVD by Watch Me Learn, Inc. Aimed at children with autism spectrum disorders or speech delays ages three and up, the show is divided into manageable segments that teach social and daily life skills through fun activities. Children sing with friends, do puzzles, and do basic crafts. Each of the three age-appropriate DVDs contains ten modules.

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22 January 2010

Sing, Move, Learn

Sing, Move, Learn is a CD by Jenny Clark Brack, author of the similar and popular Learn to move, move to learn: dinosaurs and Learn to move, moving up! Sensorimotor elementary-school activity themes. The upbeat songs, matched to organized lesson plans, teach vocabulary and actions to children on the spectrum.

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21 January 2010

Sensory Friendly Movie Event

The Kerasotes ShowPlace Theater East 11 will be showing the The Tooth Fairy on January 30, 2010. This sensory-friendly version of the movie, about a hockey player sentenced to one week as the legendary fairy. During the showing, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down.

Doors open at 9:00 a.m. and the movie begins at 9:30 a.m. There will be no previews rated PG. The cost for the film will be $7.75 for children and adults. The Kerasotes East Theater is located at 1351 South College Mall Rd, Bloomington, IN.

Questions? Contact: Pam Anderson, Outreach Specialist (IRCA):Email or phone her at (812) 855-6508.

20 January 2010

2009 Disability Compendium

The Rehabilitation Research and Training Center on Disability Statistics and Demographics, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, recently released a compendium of disability statistics for 2009. The Annual Disability Compendium brings together in one place disability statistics published by various federal agencies. It may be useful when individuals or organizations needs disability statistics for press or public information activities, advocacy materials, grant writing or other matters relating to persons with disabilities

The report, found at http://www.disabilitycompendium.org/", can be viewed as a PDF or a series of web pages. The statistics are at the state level and show parameters such as enrollment in education, special education and social security programs, vocational rehabilitation agencies, and prevalence of disabilities.