autism

8 04, 2019

Texas Autism Supplement Facebook Series

2019-05-17T12:05:42-05:00

We hope you'll join us this week for our 5 part Facebook series on the Texas Autism Supplement.  Texas regulations (TAC 89.1055) require ARD/IEP committees to consider eleven strategies for students with autism. Schools sometimes use the term “Autism Supplement” to refer to a form that they use at ARD/IEP meetings to address these strategies.

Texas Autism Supplement Facebook Series2019-05-17T12:05:42-05:00
17 01, 2018

What Treatments are Available for Speech, Language and Motor Issues for Children with Autism?

2018-07-23T14:24:33-05:00

The following therapies—also called “allied health services”—address symptoms commonly associated with autism, but are not specific to the disorder. Speech-Language Therapy Most autism behavioral intensive therapy programs include speech-language therapy. With a variety of techniques, speech-language therapy addresses a range of challenges often faced by persons with autism. For instance, some individuals on the autism spectrum do not speak, while others love to talk but have difficulty using conversational speech and/or understanding the nuances of language and nonverbal cues when talking with others. Speech-language therapy is designed to coordinate the mechanics of speech with the meaning and social use of language. [...]

What Treatments are Available for Speech, Language and Motor Issues for Children with Autism?2018-07-23T14:24:33-05:00
18 12, 2017

7 Ways That An Autism Service Dog Could Benefit Your Child

2017-12-18T16:34:59-06:00

1. The dog can assist children with autism safely access different environment’s. This could help your child become more independent and also help with transitions, which can be difficult for children with autism. 2. The dog can be a calming influence and give a sense of security to your child. 3. The dog can actually help your child focus on academic and social tasks. The reason that this happens is not known by many trainers of these service dogs, but it is a good side effect. 4. The dog can be tethered to your child to prevent the child from wandering [...]

7 Ways That An Autism Service Dog Could Benefit Your Child2017-12-18T16:34:59-06:00
12 12, 2017

Social Skills Interventions: Getting to the Core of Autism

2022-11-17T09:53:11-06:00

Every child on the autism spectrum is unique, with different strengths and needs at different ages. It is the family’s challenge to cobble together an individualized treatment plan based on a wide variety of options, from speech and language therapy to applied behavior analysis, from medication to special diets. One intervention many families consider is social skills training. A lack of intuitive social ability is a hallmark of autism. Social skills training is aimed at addressing the challenges that result, and often plays a central role in treatment plans. But what does “social skills training” mean? [...]

Social Skills Interventions: Getting to the Core of Autism2022-11-17T09:53:11-06:00
6 12, 2017

7 Communication Skill Development Tips for Non-Verbal Kids

2018-07-23T14:13:09-05:00

How can parents encourage them in kids with special needs who are non-verbal? The folks at Autisable asked speech experts to share their best tips for parents, and they came up with these seven suggestions. Although they are made with an eye towards kids with autism, they have value for kids with a variety of special needs. […]

7 Communication Skill Development Tips for Non-Verbal Kids2018-07-23T14:13:09-05:00
14 09, 2017

Texas Autism Supplement

2019-05-21T10:30:55-05:00

Texas regulations (TAC 89.1055) require ARD/IEP committees to consider eleven strategies for students with autism. Schools sometimes use the term “Autism Supplement” to refer to a form that they use at ARD/IEP meetings to address these strategies. This fact sheet can help parents in the development of adequate and appropriate strategies for their child with autism.

Texas Autism Supplement2019-05-21T10:30:55-05:00

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