Advice for Autism Treatment Tweets of the Day (6/17/12)

 

http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Research in the causes and treatment of Autism dynamically develop every week. Here is some current information:

 ABA stands for Applied Behavior Analysis. If you don't have a qualified instructor for your child, check with the district or County of you child's school.

1.Partnering with your Child’s ABA Instructor

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2012/06/15/partnering-your-child%E2%80%99s-aba-instructor 

  "Children with ASDs (autism) have been dubbed “perfect victims” for bullying by some researchers." Wow, that's a very heavy statement from this author. All parents, whether your child is Special Education or not, should read this article.

2. Bullying and Mainstreaming in the Schools

http://www.autismspeaks.org/blog/2012/06/13/bullying-and-mainstreaming-schools 

 Here are some frequent questions about autism, you may find helpful.

Mom working with her son.

3.  What Is Autism? What Causes Autism? How Common Is Autism? What Does It Mean to Be “On the Spectrum”? 

http://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism

Facts about Autism from the Austism Speaks website. http://www.autismspeaks.org/

 Did you know ...

• Autism now affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys
• Autism prevalence figures are growing
• More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined
• Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.
• Autism costs the nation $137 billion per year
• Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases
• Boys are four times more likely than girls to have autism
• There is no medical detection or cure for autism

This next site is created by an Australian mom and is really very informative and supportive.
http://alifelesstypical.com/category/autism-awareness/

Insightful title.