The best single source for information on effective treatment of ASD in young children is the National Academy of Science's "Educating Children with Autism"...
Hi Sharon, I would agree w/ the statements about "Educating Children w/ Autism." It's recommendations for treatment are stated as a "minimum," not an ideal (as...
Thanks so much for providing these studies and comments on the hours. This proves most helpful. Hope you have a happy 4th also. Sharon PS As to the parent...
This was not apparently sent out via individual emails even though it appeared in the digest version for yesterday. The best single source for information on...
Dear Families and Friends: I would encourage all to apply to Partners in Policymaking Program. Here is information: The deadline for applying for the next...
I Have a 6 year old who has Aspergers,OCD,and ADHD. He is currently taking a pretty heavy load of medication and one of which is Risperdal 0.5 mg . His Dr had...
My son has PDD-NOS. He's almost 10 and has been on Risperdal for a few years. At first, he was not that hungry, but after taking it for 6 months, he was...
This morning's *Toronto Star* includes an article: "Province wins autism ruling; Funding can be cut off after the age of 5, appeal court says;Family worries...
Hello, all. I am new to this group. I have a 9-year-old daughter who has been diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome. While we're figuring out how best to address...
Hi Beth. I wouldn't be too concerned about your son's toe-walking if he is developing normally in every other way. If he has good language and social skills ...
I'd continue to monitor it. My almost 10 year old w/ a PDD-NOS diagnosis still walks on his toes at times.He will stop if I remind him by saying "Heel,toe,...
I can understand how you're feeling. I have one child with autism, one is PDD-NOS and one that is being evaluated now. I certainly wouldn't be concerned about...
During daily ABA therapy of 5 hours per day, does a child take/need breaks or is ABA continued during breaks? Sharon Gudger Special Education Consultant Child...
Beth- I am glad to hear about Dr. Montgomery, because I am taking my daughter who has PDD-NOS to him next week. She has a lot of behavior issues that we need...
Hey Sharon, I think that there are two answers to your question. First, it's important to make the distinction between ABA and discrete trial teaching (DTT)....
Coby, I hope you are having a nice summer. Absolutely this makes sense. Thanks once again for helping me increase my knowledge of ABA. Sharon Gudger Special...
*** RSVP REQUIRED *** NORTH FULTON AUTISM SUPPORT GROUP Saturday, July 22 10 am to 12 noon Homeschooling a Child on the Autism Spectrum Thinking about...
I have also taken my son to Dr Montgomery and I was very impressed with him. My son is 5 years old and I live in Cumming, Georgia. I have gotten nonsense from...
We live in Forsyth County also, and thanks to both of you Jennifer & Beth for the vote of confidence for Dr. Montgomery. Julie DeJarnette ... From: Jennier...
My son has autism and is 3 1/2 years old. Although he is not "non- verbal", 99% of what he says is simply copying what he hears. He doesn't speak to...
I have a 2 1/2 yr old with PDD. She is no where close to being ready to potty train either. We had that same problem about 6 months ago. I resorted to duct...
Thank you guys- mine is 3 and he is doing the same thing- I am thinking it is time to train too!!! Eventhough they are non verbal does not mean we cannot...
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Mary, You are absolutely right - just because a child is delayed verbally doesn't mean they aren't ready for potty training. "Yucky" when taking off a diaper...
There is a book that my dev. ped. just recommended to me called 'Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders' - the author is Maria...
There is a nice article introducing Dr. Zinkil the new SpEd Director of Cherokee County Schools in the current Cherokee Tribune. Thought some might like to...
HELP- I have a 3 year our boy with autism that about every other night comes into our bed and crawls in and "talks"- of course it does not make sense but it...
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