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DSM-V. Some more.

2012-02-08T08:18:00.000-06:00

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The Top-5 Posts This Week

2012-01-27T14:21:00.000-06:00

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for AutismPosted Jan 23, 201260 Minutes - AutismPosted Jan 21, 2012In BrazilPosted Jan 21, 2012Prompting - Graduated GuidancePosted Nov 21, 2010Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) ProtestsPosted Oct 4, 2009 var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "

Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Autism

2012-01-23T13:50:00.000-06:00

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60 Minutes - Autism

2012-01-21T20:52:00.001-06:00

Most kids are still diagnosed around 5 years of age and 1 in every 150 children are diagnosed. Sally Rogers (Denver Model) Early intervention is creating new connections in the brain Behaviors can be reduced to the point that they are not obvious Large range of severity and reactions to treatment Sally Ozonoff (Baby Sibs) Believes kids are born with autism Wants diagnosis at 12 months but so

In Brazil

2012-01-21T06:21:00.001-06:00

ABA Blog is still in Brazil. The São Paulo School for Advanced Science: Autism was a great success. Presenters and audience enjoyed a week of intensive interactions over a beautiful location, home made regional food, exquisite fruits and sweets from beautiful Brazil. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src

Love in the Autism Spectrum

2011-12-27T12:39:00.008-06:00

Breaking the usual early learner focus of this blog, I am happy to call attention to this New York Times piece about Jack and Kirsten's romantic relationship. On the autism spectrum. This is the second part of a series called Autism, Grown Up, by Pulitzer Prize winner Amy Harmon. Jack is John Elder Robinson's son (www.johnrobison.com). John Elder has brought us a much needed honest and

Week's Most Read Autism Posts @ ABA Blog

2011-12-25T15:12:00.000-06:00

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Gone Viral: The Los Angeles Times Series About Autism

2011-12-20T23:21:00.005-06:00

We have talked and heard all week about the biased and misinformed series published by the LA Times. Some credible critics to get acquainted with: Since when did "cure" become the standard for funding treatment? @ Autism Pundit Left Brain Right Brain Ironically, these complaints come from the same people who repeatedly say that “autism costs society $3.5 million per individual”. A big piece

Another Week's Top 5 Autism News in ABA Blog

2011-12-16T23:25:00.001-06:00

Prompting - Graduated Guidance Supposedly Funny Video is a Disservice to Families... Temple Grandin with George Stromboulopolos Last Week's Autism News Wrap-Up in ABA Blog ... Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Protests HAR... var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "

Supposedly Funny Video is a Disservice to Families Looking for Information About Autism Treatment

2011-12-11T19:15:00.001-06:00

The decisions of how to proceed to help a child after a diagnosis of autism is a very difficult one. Imagine the most difficult decision you could ever make, which could determine the future of your child. Can you imagine a more important and difficult decision? This time can be anguishing and families need to count with serious professionals to help. Today a tweet made me realize that this

Week's Autism News Wrap-Up in ABA Blog - Week's Popular Posts

2011-12-09T21:11:00.004-06:00

Prompting - Graduated Guidance Weighted Vests - Effects on attention Temple Grandin with George Stromboulopolos Autistic Self Advocay Network Mark Sundberg's Verbal Behavior Glossary var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/

Temple Grandin with George Stromboulopolos

2011-12-06T22:41:00.000-06:00

This was the first interview I saw in which they asked if Temple ever felt she had to prove herself to others. And love her always more when she talks about the right values. var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='text/javascript'%3E%3C/script%3E"));

Weighted Vests Evaluation on Attention of Second Graders

2011-12-05T18:59:00.000-06:00

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What Was Popular This Week at the ABA Blog

2011-11-25T23:46:00.002-06:00

Prompting - Graduated Guidance Nov 21, 2010 Chelation and Autism - FDA says DANGEROUS Nov 21, 2011 Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN) Potests HARS... Oct 4, 2009 How to Help Dads Come to Terms With Autism Nov 23, 2011 Research-based Parenting! How to Address Problem B... Nov 17, 2011 var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://

How to Help Dads Come to Terms With Autism

2011-11-23T19:51:00.000-06:00

It would be great if all families could be granted Autism Pundit's list of wishes to all dads: 1) Show fathers the way to get their child access to a high quality, early intensive behavioral treatment program 2) Demonstrate the progress the child makes in an effective treatment program. 3) Provide the father with behavioral techniques required to allow them to engage meaningfully with their

Chelation and Autism - FDA says DANGEROUS

2011-11-21T18:00:00.002-06:00

"Products called chelators that are sold over the counter as treatments for autism, heart disease and other conditions are dangerous and illegal, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned in a crackdown announced Thursday. The chemicals, which help remove metals from the body, are potent drugs that carry serious risks, including kidney damage, dehydration and even death, said FDA Medical

The Most Read Posts This Week

2011-11-19T16:31:00.001-06:00

Sad Goodbye, Jerry Shook Prompting - Graduated Guidance Movie Night: Autism Spectrum More on Toilet Training Autism Treatments - American Academy of Pediatrics... var gaJsHost = (("https:" == document.location.protocol) ? "https://ssl." : "http://www."); document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src='" + gaJsHost + "google-analytics.com/ga.js' type='

Research-based Parenting! How to Address Problem Behavior

2011-11-17T18:15:00.002-06:00

Alan Kazdin, winner of the American Psychological Association Award for Distinguished Scientific Applications of Psychology, appeared on the Today Show. Praise. Don't punish. Teach what to do. Be calm. Practice. Consistency. Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Matt's joke was funny. I bet it has a route in the reality of many. var gaJsHost = (("https:

Movie Night: Autism Spectrum

2011-11-13T13:22:00.001-06:00

Mary and Max is the most adorable animation film. Mary Daisy Dinkle and Max Jerry Horowitz are absolutely unique and loveable, honest, and very lonely. They live very far apart and are also far apart in age. As improbable pen pals they become best friends. The movie allows us to peek into their correspondence. It is very funny and also sad, and overall beautiful. var gaJsHost = (("https:" ==

More on Toilet Training

2011-11-12T12:18:00.002-06:00

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Autism Treatments - American Academy of Pediatrics: Boundaries of Occupational Therapy Realm

2011-11-12T10:37:00.002-06:00

Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration Therapy Traditional occupational therapy often is provided to promote development of self-care skills (eg, dressing, manipulating fasteners, using utensils, personal hygiene) and academic skills (eg, cutting with scissors, writing). Occupational therapists also may assist in promoting development of play skills, modifying classroom materials and

Autism Treatments - American Academy of Pediatrics: relationship-based intervention evidence is lacking

2011-11-12T10:24:00.002-06:00

Developmental Models "Developmental models are based on use of developmental theory to organize hypotheses regarding the fundamental nature of ASDs and design approaches to address the deficits. Relationship-focused early intervention models include Greenspan and Wieder's developmental, individual-difference, relationship-based (DIR) model, Gutstein and Sheely's relationship-development

Autism Treatments - American Academy of Pediatrics: Applied Behavior Analysis has 5 decades of well documented success

2011-11-12T09:40:00.005-06:00

Applied Behavior AnalysisApplied behavior analysis (ABA) is the process of applying interventions that are based on the principles of learning derived from experimental psychology research to systematically change behavior and to demonstrate that the interventions used are responsible for the observable improvement in behavior. ABA methods are used to increase and maintain desirable adaptive

Sad Goodbye, Jerry Shook

2011-11-11T20:11:00.001-06:00

More than a huge loss to behavior analysts, if you read the tributes to Jerry Shook in the latest issue of Science in Autism Treatment, you will agree that we lost much more than one of the most important behavior analysts of this decade. On a professional note, all has been said about the wonderful man and behavior analyst. On a personal note, I am touched by the mentions of his dog as his pet

Most Popular Posts This Week

2011-11-11T13:01:00.001-06:00

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