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Introducing: CONFERENCE WATCH
News > Advocacy

Introducing: CONFERENCE WATCH

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...more than a thousand conferences on disabilities....share. Next week the Autism Institute of the University...its annual Summer conference. The Institute was...pioneer in the field of autism since the 1970’s when...for children with autism. This is not a conference...autism. This is not a conference about diet, legislation,...modeling, Lights! Camera! Autism! followed by a booksigning....
Conference Watch: Jed Baker Speaks Thursday, October 25th in West Nyack, NY
News > Education

Conference Watch: Jed Baker Speaks Thursday, October 25th in West Nyack, NY

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...the foremost presenters on autism (etc.) and social skills today....organization serving individuals with autism and social communication problems....professional advisory board of Autism Today, ASPEN, ANSWER, YAI,...Kelberman Center and several other autism organizations. He writes, lectures,...to Adulthood for Those with Autism and Aspergers Syndrome; The...
Conference: Vista Del Mar Autism Conferences
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum

Conference: Vista Del Mar Autism Conferences

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...THE THIRD ANNUAL AUTISM CONFERENCE FOR...THIRD ANNUAL AUTISM CONFERENCE FOR PROFESSIONALS...Nonverbal Woman with Autism and Self-advocate...stopped going to autism conferences years...going to autism conferences years ago because...a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – Conference Lunch will be included...and families with Autism Spectrum Disorders....is the author of Autism Solutions – How...
Autism: Beyond the Nonverbal Label
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum

Autism: Beyond the Nonverbal Label

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...particularly those diagnosed with autism, are not aware of what goes...book, Seven Keys to Unlock Autism: Making Miracles in the Classroom....at the Vista Del Mar Annual Autism Conference in November to moderate...Vista Del Mar Annual Autism Conference in November to moderate an...help others understand that autism is not a disease you might...
Vista Inspires Autism Community
News > Advocacy

Vista Inspires Autism Community

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders...the Third Annual Autism Conference for professionals...Third Annual Autism Conference for professionals...in particular, the conference served to showcase...Hall, a renowned autism educator and children's...with all forms of autism to socialize and put...it." Children with autism and other special...
What to Say When Strangers Stare at Your Child in Public
Parenting > School Years

What to Say When Strangers Stare at Your Child in Public

By Daniel Thompson
...being polite to rude people. They're about staying grounded when the situation could easily knock you off balance. The parent who can say "She has autism. She's doing great." and keep moving is not performing for the stranger. They're protecting their own bandwidth. The Three-Second Assessment. Before...
How to Read Research About Special Needs: A Guide for Parents Who Aren't Scientists
News > Research

How to Read Research About Special Needs: A Guide for Parents Who Aren't Scientists

By Grace Lee
...and someone posts a study: "New research proves this therapy works for autism." The link goes to a blog summarizing a press release. The comments fill...expert. It's about asking the right questions so you can calibrate how much confidence to place in a claim. The Questions That Cut Through the Noise. When you...
Dating and Relationships for Adults With Disabilities: Finding Connection and Building Confidence
Lifestyle > Relationships

Dating and Relationships for Adults With Disabilities: Finding Connection and Building Confidence

By Alice Whitman
...around longer. It's web-based rather than app-based, which makes it accessible on a range of devices but less mobile-friendly than Dateability. Hiki is autism-focused. It's built for neurodivergent communication styles: direct language, specific interests, less emphasis on small talk. If you're...
Empowering Individuals with Special Needs Through Adaptive Yoga
Health > Exercise

Empowering Individuals with Special Needs Through Adaptive Yoga

By Noah Bennett
...Increased body awareness Enhanced concentration and focus Greater self-confidence and self-esteem Adaptive yoga is suitable for people of all ages and abilities....abilities. It can be especially helpful for those with conditions like autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and multiple sclerosis. Even if you've...
Ten Tips for Playdate Inclusion Among Kids of All Abilities
Social Engagement > Inclusion

Ten Tips for Playdate Inclusion Among Kids of All Abilities

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...The benefits of playdates include: increasing confidence; improving social decision making; and practicing...setting up playdates with children who are on the autism spectrum · Practice playing. It may be hard to...naturally to some kids. For example, children with autism often have difficulty with taking turns, having...
Canine Companions Provide Four-Legged Friends
Therapies > Animal

Canine Companions Provide Four-Legged Friends

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...with developmental challenges like autism and Down syndrome. The dogs are trained...whose child is dually diagnosed with autism and Down Syndrome, agrees wholeheartedly....people ask about Rama. Micah has more confidence in public and he loves to show off..."At first, we gave Kailen, who has autism, scripted things to say about Assistance...
Ask the Developmental Doc
Education > Early Intervention

Ask the Developmental Doc

By SpecialNeeds.com Editor
...My son is 10 years old with a moderate form of autism. He struggles in almost all areas of development,...they are impacted by a developmental delay like autism, they may have serious difficulties with communicating....might crave predictability and routine and their confidence levels may be low. Here is an introduction to...

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