Today we had a chance to get with Mark Blakey, the founder of Autism Parenting Magazine, a publication aimed at improving the quality of life for families effected by autism and for which he won his most recent Mom’s Choice Award. Articles by respected professionals discuss improving communication and behavioral issues, groundbreaking genetic discoveries, and other issues of interest to families dealing with neurodevelopment disorders. Clearly, there is a sizable audience for this work: Mark’s latest Autism Parenting Summit, conducted virtually, received 50,000 attendees. Although today’s guest doesn’t believe in a magic formula that will work for everyone on the spectrum, he believes that children and adults with autism can be independent and lead successful lives. Read More
Join Mom’s Choice Awards in Commemorating Autism Awareness Month!
April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate and support individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD, highlighting the importance of understanding and acceptance within our communities. Read More
Signs of Autism in Girls and Why They May Go Unrecognized
Signs of autism in girls often get overlooked or go unrecognized. If you want to learn more about what to look for, this article is for you! Read More
Special Education in U.S.A
The core of Special Education is the students accessing education/ quality life and Parent/ Al Advocacies along with all supports & services. Embracing the reality about the current rising trend of disabilities versus the availability of services and resources would be crucial. They need to understand and become familiar with their rights and Law- implementations. Read More
The Connection Between Fidelity and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Fidelity and IEPs go hand in hand. Both parents and the IEP team should make sure they take steps to sustain Fidelity. Read More
SGDs: Helper or Impeder?
SGDs (Speech Generating Devices) are Helpers. When SGDs are handled systematically it helps in language acquisition and helps to express/communicate – wants, needs ,thoughts and ideas. With a therapist having an expertise in both SLP/ AT specialization would be crucial. Read More