Archive for July, 2009
Here is a Nice Web Site for Those Wanting Help With IEP’s
It is a California site but it can give you good ideas for any state.
http://www.calstat.org/iep/index.html
Nice Intro 101 Web Site
I found a nice web site that has a lot of good information regarding many aspects of living with Autism and all the related factors from treatments, diets, camps, IEPs to awareness,http://www.child-autism-parent-cafe.com/index.html. The site is not aware of Hemispheric Integration Therapy but hopefully that will change with time as awareness of what we are doing increases.It [...]
Tourette’s Syndrome Beware
Here is some interesting information from the site http://physician-assistant.advanceweb.com/editorial/content/editorial.aspx?CC=41662
The summary relates to those with ADHD and speaks to the effectiveness of current medications as well as some contraindications. Often I must remind parents that these are spectrum disorders and there is much overlap among conditions. That is, for example, one can have a child with OCD and [...]
It’s From 2005 But Still Interesting and Relevant
A patient of ours that has nothing to do with the Autism community sent me this today because he has seen been in the office when some of the kids are being treated and asked about what we do and how it all works. He is a missionary and is a man with a good [...]
H.I.T. Autism Summer Conference
I just got home from our summer conference here in Tampa. Everyone I talked to said they got a lot of information. I spoke regarding Hemispheric Integration Therapy as well as Functional Medicine with regard to Biomedical Interventions for the Autism Spectrum. Dr Knaus gave us some backround on himself as well as gave us [...]
Special Education Law and Advocacy Training
4 FREE Wrightslaw Conferences in Florida
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August 5, 7, 10 and 12, 2009
Boot Camp May 29 & 30, 2009
You’re invited! Join national expert Pete Wright for Wrightslaw Special Education Law and Advocacy Trainings in Weston, Tampa, Gainesville and Chipley, Florida. The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council is sponsoring this event.
There [...]
A Child Sight Reads for the First Time
To my delight, one of our moms came in this week and said that her 12 year old had recognized some words for the first time. Apparently, she was scrolling down the DVR in order to watch one of her shows. As she did this the child said “Barney” and she said “we are not [...]
Check this out, it’s got to be helpful to someone
100 Web Tools for Learning with a Disability
http://www.collegedegree.com/library/college-life/100_web_tools_for_learning_with_disability
Gluten Free Tips From an Experienced Mom
1. “Deland Bakery,” makes a “Millet Zucchini Bread”, and “Millet Cinnamon Raisin Bagels” that are both pretty good, especially when toasted, and with a casein free butter.
2. “Organic Smart Balance” Whipped Buttery Spread…very good.
3. “Tofutti” is a great alternative to Ice Cream, and comes in a lot of different flavors.
4. “Red Mill” makes a [...]
Parents are so knowledgeable
Last week we had our support group meeting here in Tampa. I am so amazed and impressed with the store house of knowledge that some of our parents have regarding this broad and life encompassing subject that is the autism spectrum community. This subject is immense. I spend my time where I feel it [...]
