By DEENA CENTOFANTI myFOXDetroit.com Eight-year-old Parker Reed looks like any other kid, but critical therapy has changed his life. At two, he was diagnosed with autism. "He was about 18 months, and he had some words and then they kind of disappeared," said Amy Reed, Parker’s mother. As Parker struggled to...
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Dakshana Bascaramurty Globe and Mail When you enter Emily Buczek’s Toronto classroom, it’s like Times Square: Everywhere you look, there’s a new visual distraction. A picture of each student is tacked onto a large, colourful map above his or her country of origin (Emily’s mug hovers over Poland). There’s a shelf of...
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So I am in the bank and Jonathan decides to a have melt down. Desperate to get free of my hand he drops his weight to the floor and begins to twist and flop, howling like a wounded animal. It’s almost impossible to pick him up because every time I try lets his whole body go limp. I know that if I let go of his hand he’ll run. I...
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The last thing most would consider autism to be is a gift. Not so for Temple Grandin who credits her Autism for her amazing designs and inventions. Here is a short interview with Temple as she touches on a few key issues regarding autism, the way she sees the world and how autism is a blessing in disguise. Popularity: 2%...
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Any of us with an autistic child know the challenges of going to the movies, theatre, zoo etc. A theatre in Chicago has found a way to make going to the theatre possible and very interactive for autistic child and their families. Check out the video below to learn more. Share with friends. Popularity: 2%...
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Given some of the social limitations that can come with Autism falling in love may be something that few would consider. However, the two people in the following video found a way to make it work. Watch this very special story and be sure to share with others. Popularity: 1%...
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This is a great video I found from TEDTalks featuring Temple Grandin doing what she does best. She talks about how we need all kinds of minds, how to encourage the geeky kids, thinking in pictures and how she loves helping to change the world. Watch the video here Popularity: 2%...
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