Parents
Interactive Planner for Caregivers
We want to thank Rachel Anne Zimmers for telling us about this online interactive planner that can help you plot your child”s schedule, meals, activities, medications, and more. All parents know how difficult it is to keep track of everything going on with their kids. From meals, to medications, to the daily schedule, children’s lives…
Read MoreThe Babble Out Blog
We received an email from Zoey Miller, the founder and editor-in-chief of The Babble Out, a blog dedicated to issues parents, especially new moms, face on a daily basis. Topics discussed include Baby & Parenting, Health as it pertains to both babies and parents, and Life issues that we all deal with. “As a working…
Read MoreVideo: Dashiell, A Journey Through Autism
This video shows another example of the fact that, despite all the criticism and vilification of Facilitated Communication, for some autistics that have trouble communicating, FC works! Dashiell A Journey Through Autism Thank you for all the wonderful comments about this Film. Please continue to share! Posted on Facebook by Shelley Pack on Tuesday,…
Read MoreAutistic Children Take Flight with “Wings for Autism”
For many families, the holiday season means it’s time to pack up the bags and head to the airport. Traveling to visit family and friends, or maybe taking a trip to a sunny vacation getaway or skiing adventure, is a great way to spend a holiday vacation. However, families with an autistic child may face…
Read MoreAutism News Roundup, October 2015
A lot has been going on in recent weeks related to autism awareness and the ASD Community, from events to support and improve the everyday lives of autistic individuals to research that may some day help reduce the affects of the disorder and improve the quality of their lives dramatically. We thought a look at…
Read MoreGrowing Old While Our Children are Growing Up
Bushy Van Eck resides in Springs South Africa. His native language is Afrikaans but you will see his English is quite exquisite. In addition, he is a member of Mensa (the largest and oldest high IQ society in the world). After 25 years of personal research, Bushy brings forth a fascinating interpretation of Our Universe.…
Read MoreSupported Typing and Music Therapy: Working Hand-in-Hand to Improve Non-Verbal Communication Skills
In this video, Lori Higgins discusses how she and her 18-year-old autistic daughter recently discovered supported typing through their music therapist; Certified Neurologic Music Therapist Eric Lund of Integrative Music Therapy, LLC discusses the relationship between supported typing and music therapy. [dt_divider style=”thick” /] Watch: Supported Typing and Music Therapy: Working Hand-in-Hand…
Read MoreHow Supported Typing Has Helped Our Family: Rob and Karyn Willman
In this video, Rob and Karyn Willman discuss how their lives and the life of their autistic son, Jake, has dramatically improved since he learned to communicate with supported typing. Post by Saved By Typing.
Read MoreHow Supported Typing Has Helped Our Family: Rick Workman
In this video, Rick Workman discuss how the quality of life of his autistic son, Zachary, has improved since he learned to communicate with supported typing. Post by Saved By Typing.
Read MoreH-O-P-E! It is PRICELESS!! – An Autistic Typer’s Parent’s Story
“my mom tells me she knows i am smart” These are the first words my non-verbal almost 13 year old son diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) typed with his Music Therapist, who happens to be getting trained in “Supported Typing [Facilitated Communication]“! That was on October 25, 2013 and our life has completely changed…
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