This Presentation will focus on AIT (Audio Integration Training), a sound and music therapy developed by Dr. Guy Berard that helps normalize the hearing and the way the brain processes information. Many individuals that suffer from Autism Spectrum, and other learning or neurological disorders have abnormalities in the way that they hear. With the hearing […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/ No matter what tradition you celebrate, holidays are often filled with stress. There is a lot of pressure to make the holidays perfect and fun while enjoying yourself. When you add to that the stresses around having a child with special needs it can become even more overwhelming. Everything needs readjusting in your family […]

Standardized assessments are of limited value for individuals who communicate nonverbally or with very few words. Dr. Brady will discuss how to combine information from caregiver report with information from structured assessments to describe how individuals communicate with gestures, vocalizations, signs, symbols as well as spoken words. She will describe a communication scale called the […]

This webinar will focus on what families can do to help improve speech and language skills for their loved one with autism. Ms. Herskowitz will introduce a hierarchy to determine what stage of language the individual is currently in, provide goals for each one of those stages to help move the individual to the next […]

It can be so frustrating to watch your child successfully sound out words, but not have a good idea of the meaning of what he or she is reading. Reading comprehension can be very difficult for students on the spectrum and schools often don’t give your child enough of the right kind of help. The […]

Up to 50% of all children have undiagnosed seizure disorders, to a great extent because they are difficult to diagnose and due to a lack of awareness and understanding. Caren Haines, with renowned behavioral child neurologist Nancy Minshew, MD, is determined to change that. At age two, author Caren Haines’ son was diagnosed with autism. […]

Whether you’re well versed at following a special diet or just getting started, there are common pitfalls and misperceptions that can interfere with your effectiveness. This webinar will get you on the right track.

How to Make Holidays Positive and Meaningful with Children on the Autism Spectrum. In this webinar, Chantal Sicile-Kira and Lisa Lieberman discuss how to make holidays enjoyable and less stressful with children on the autism spectrum. Topics such as balancing family member,s needs at holiday time, redefining what is “normal” for your family, how to […]

Aspergers Syndrome In this webinar, Chantal Sicile-Kira discusses the issues surrounding Aspergers Syndrome with speaker, Brian R. King. Topics such as sensory sensitivity, advocating for children at school, and managing behavioral issues are discussed in detail. Dealing with bullying, difficulty focusing, how to help manage different challenges, the positive aspects of having Aspergers are also […]

Autism and Insurance : What You Need to Know In this webinar, moderator and autism author Chantal Sicile-Kira discusses the issues surrounding autism and insurance companies with speaker Lorri Unumb. Lori drafted a groundbreaking bill, “Ryan’s Law” which allowed greater access to insurance for autistic children. Issues such as types of coverage, how to make […]