Tag Archives: Parents

March 2013 Smarty

By Ali Aguilar | Published: March 5, 2013
Rain Sticks

My favorite things about this project? It is SO easy and it is age appropriate for everyone! (Who hasn’t been mesmerized by the soothing sound of a rain stick?) Children as young as two can help make a rain stick with adult assistance and older children can make their rain sticks independently.

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December 2012 Smart Art = Smarty!

By Ali Aguilar | Published: December 10, 2012
Smarty

Have you seen the new Smarty videos on Autism Live? Skills® is sponsoring this new monthly series, so I got a sneak peek. I absolutely love them!

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Emergency Preparedness – Part 2

By Ali Aguilar | Published: December 6, 2012
Emergency

Have you made your disaster kit yet? I’ll admit, mine is still a work in progress, but I’m determined to have it done before Christmas!

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Trick-Or-Treat!

By Ali Aguilar | Published: October 24, 2012
Trick or Treat

Halloween is around the corner! One of my favorite Halloween activities is practice trick-or-treat. This can be as simple or elaborate as you like. All you really need is a door, a bag and a treat, but it might be fun to incorporate dress-up clothes or have a Halloween dress rehearsal.

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The A-Word, Autism Part 30: Advancing Skills

By Cheryl and Mike | Published: May 3, 2012
Riley

Every skill he learns builds on the next to create a comprehensive skillset which will facilitate appropriate communication and interaction. Each week represents tangible progress. To witness the progress, stay tuned and check out earlier episodes as well.

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CARD To Host Free Insurance Workshop For Parents, May 19 In San Juan Capistrano

By Daphne Plump | Published: April 20, 2012
Insurance

The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD) will host an Autism Insurance Funding Workshop on Saturday May 19, 2012 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for parents and caregivers to learn the changes that will take effect on July 1, 2012 due to SB 946. The informational seminar will be held at the CARD San Juan Capistrano office, located at 27127 Calle Arroyo, Suite 1921, San Juan Capistrano, California. Light refreshments will be served.

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The American Psychiatric Association’s Proposed Revision of the Diagnostic Criteria for Autism

By Marlena Smith | Published: June 10, 2011

While these are very real concerns, they do not take away from the scientific evidence that the disorder is best described as falling along a spectrum and that the APA’s revised diagnostic criteria likely offers a more accurate clinical definition of the disorder. As we move forward with the revised diagnostic criteria, we will surely run into obstacles; however, in the long run I believe we will have a much more clinically useful definition of autism. I am interested in hearing what you have to say on the matter. What are your thoughts on the APA’s revised diagnostic criteria?

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The A-Word : What, Not Who

By Tyler Bridges | Published: April 1, 2011

In response, the Center for Autism and Related Disorders has decided to film the daily life of first-time parents whose son was diagnosed with autism. Each week we will share their experiences as they deal with insurance companies, treatment, family, expenses, and work while raising a son with autism. We hope to shed light on the world of autism for others to see, providing a resource of information for families across the globe to relate to and use.

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Don’t Worry, He Will Grow Out of It!

By Michele Bishop | Published: January 17, 2011

When parents talk to pediatricians and educational professionals about an undesirable behavior, it is not uncommon to be told that many children will “grow out” of that behavior. This is often reassuring for parents because it means, 1) other children also engage in this undesirable behavior, and 2) the undesirable behavior might go away on [...]

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