Monthly Archives: August 2015

Infographic: Classroom Accommodations to Help Students with Dyslexia

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August Special Needs Resource Article Links

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Welcome to the August Article Links. These are articles that I have tweeted during the month of August. I tweet articles and links everyday. Please make sure you follow me and I will follow you back!
  1. 10 Truths About Making Friends When You have Autism. The Mighty
  2. CDC: 1 in 5 American Adults Live With a Disability. USA Today
  3. Rising Autism Prevalence Driven by Changes in Classifications. Medical News Today
  4. Autism and Epilepsy, More Consequences for Girls. Welfare Society Territory
  5. Kids With Autism Can Read Emotions Through Body Language. Smithsonian.Com
  6. What Causes Cerebral Palsy? New Research Suggests Genetics Plays a Stronger Role. Medical Daily
  7. The Forgotten History of Autism. TED
  8. New Studies Offer Insights Into Autism/Epilepsy Link. Epilepsy Research
  9. Reducing Back to School Anxiety. Autism Spectrum Therapies Blog
  10. Learning to Manage a Child’s Autism with Limited Communication. Kokomo Tribune
  11. Language and Autism: What Every Social Care Professional Should Know. The Guardian
  12. Model with Down Syndrome Inspired to Change the Beauty Industry. Gemstars
  13. Some Cerebral Palsy Cases caused by Genetics Anomalies, Not Just Brain Injuries- Study. The Hamilton Spectator
  14. 5 Autism Simulations to Help You Experience Sensory Overload. Mashable
  15. 10 Things Teachers Should Know About down Syndrome. Gillian Marchenko

Resources For Picky Eaters

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Resources on Picky Eaters

Autism Research Institute– The Picky Eater by Kelly Dorfman
Autism Speaks– Seven ways to help a picky eater with autism
Children’s Disabilities Information– Tips for feeding picky eaters
Day 2 Day Parenting– Picky Eaters vs. Problem Feeders
Mayo Clinic– 10 Tips for Picky Eaters
Mid Michigan Child Care Food Program- Things to try
Mid Michigan Child Care Food Program-Understanding the Picky Eater
Parenting.com- How to Handle Picky Eater
Pathfinders for Autism- Parent Tips: Picky Eating
Sensory Processing Disorder– Resources and activities for picky eaters
The Inspired Treehouse– 15 Tips for Picky Eaters
WebMD– Picky eating by Autistic Kids Won’t Affect Growth

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Resources

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What is Applied Behavior Analysis?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the study of behavior and applies interventions based on the principles of learning theories. ABA is often use in working with children and adults with autism and ADHD. To learn more, click on the resources below.

Applied Behavior Analysis Definition 

Applied Behavior Strategies
Autism Partnership
Center for Autism
Kennedy Krieger Institute

WebMD

Wikipedia

Certification Programs

Florida Institute of Technology- Certificate Program
George Mason University- Graduate Certificate
Hunter College
Kaplan University-Post Baccalaureate Certificate
Northeastern University Certificate
Western Connecticut State University- Masters of Science

Journals

Association for Behavior Analysis International
Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis

Meme: Special Needs Mom

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