Friday, October 28, 2011

Make Halloween Enjoyable for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders

A tip sheet from the Autism Society of America. http://support.autism-society.org/site/PageServer?pagename=halloween_tips

Amazon.com recommends...

Nick Jr Favorites: Happy Halloween

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Monday, October 24, 2011

Enter for a Chance to Win a Therapy Hammock

From the Autism File. Contest ends on October 25.

http://www.autismfile.com/october-promotion

Amazon.com recommends...
(Please note that these are different products than the hammock in the above contest).

Ikea Ekorre Swing/hanging Seat/hammock In&outdoor


Therapy Net Swing

Thursday, October 20, 2011

Halloween Activity Story

An activity story (similar to a Social Story TM) in PowerPoint format from valerieherskowitz.com.
http://www.valerieherskowitz.com/downloads/TT.ppt

Amazon.com recommends...

Pumpkins

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Autism Sleep Strategies

A guide to improving sleep in children with autism from Autism Speaks and the Autism Treatment Network.

http://www.autismspeaks.org/sites/default/files/atnsleepstrategies.pdf

View the rest of the sleep resources from Autism Speaks here: http://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/health-and-wellness/sleep

Tuesday, October 18, 2011

Friday, October 14, 2011

Free Apps this Week Only from Cullen's ABCs

I got this in an e-mail from Cullen's ABCs. It didn't give an ending date, so I'm not sure how long this deal goes on:

"In loving memory of Steve Jobs all Cullen’s Abc’s iPhone/iPad apps are free this week. Please share with your friends."

Tuesday, October 11, 2011

Enter to Win a Copy of "Pivotal Response Treatments for Autism"

Just a Reminder!

PositivelyAutism.com, the parent website of the Daily Autism Freebie, is having a contest to win a copy of the PRT book by Drs. Lynn and Robert Koegel and colleagues. More information is available here: http://positively-autism.blogspot.com/2011/09/enter-to-win-copy-of-pivotal-response.html

Pivotal Response Treatment for Autism: Communication, Social, & Academic Development

Friday, October 7, 2011

Halloween PECS Sheet

A sheet of picture symbols relating to Halloween. Could be used for a bingo game, for social stories, or for vocabulary development.

http://www.angelfire.com/pa5/as/october/halloweenbingo.pdf

Amazon.com recommends...
Halloween Fun (Dover Coloring Books)
Halloween Fun Coloring Book

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Spanish Support Group for Special Needs - Plano, TX

Nitchy Santiago will be presenting to the Spanish Support Group in Plano on October 15th at 7 pm. Learn about behavioral interventions and connect with other parents.

If you would like to attend please RSVP to: rosehenke@yahoo.com.

The event will be held at:
St. Mark's Pastoral Center
1100 W 15th Street
Plano, Texas 75075
Upstairs in Suite 202 or Suite 209

The sponsoring organization, The Behavior Exchange, is also having a Halloween party on Monday, October 31st. Please contact them through their website for more information: http://www.behaviorexchange.com/