https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/aspergers.mp3 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 […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/autism%20and%20insurance.mp3 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 […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/Sensory%20Integration%20Therapy.mp3 Sensory Integration Therapy In this webinar, Chantal Sicile-Kira discusses sensory integration problems which effect people on the autistic spectrum. The speaker, Chantal Sicile-Kira, offers advice and solutions for how to deal with a variety of sensory-related problems, as well as general tips on effectively dealing with children with autism and teenagers. Topics covered include […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/marriage.mp3 In this web-based conference call, Dr. Naseef discusses the effects which raising children with autism can have on marriages and other domestic relationships. The speaker, Dr. Robert Naseef, offers expert advice to listeners, discussing how to strengthen and maintain a marriage or relationship where an autistic child is involved, dealing with the attitudes of […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/inclusion.mp3 Inclusion and Socialization in School and Community. This webinar, discusses the technique of inclusion, where children with autism are included in normal educational and social environments instead of being segregated into special education classrooms. Rick Clemens, discusses various techniques for including children, specifically how to optimize your child’s social and academic development in a […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/caseinfree.mp3 Casein and Gluten Free Diet. In this webinar , Betsy Hicks discusses the many aspects of the casein and gluten free diet, healthy eating, gluten-free flours, healthy oils to cook with, buying organic meat directly from farmers, casein free milks, how the diets help children on the spectrum, how to find the healthy products […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/iepmp3.mp3 In this webinar, some of the topics discussed by Mark Woodsmall include: the 14 areas of eligibility for IDEA or the Individuals with Disability and Education Act; the role of parents in the IEP process; the assessment- planning process; the meaning of FAPE; building long-term relationships with the educators; the IEP team meeting, mediation.

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/educationaltherapies.mp3 Different therapies used in the educational setting are discussed in this webinar including applied behavior analysis, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and social skills training. Assistive technology, home-schooling, curriculum, self-stimulatory behaviors, the importance of sibling groups, the need for respite for the parents are also explored. Other therapies such as pet therapy, yoga, music therapy, […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/autism101TheBasics1.mp3 In this webinar, some questions that parents new to autism have are answered. Topics covered include: The diagnosis of autism or an autism spectrum Disorder (ASD); practical help with behaviors, applied behavior analysis (ABA) and how it is useful; functional behavior analysis (what it is and what it does); social interaction between children on […]

https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/s3mfa/adultautism.mp3 A New Look at the Needs of Adults and Teens on the Autism Spectrum : Obstacles faced and the Myths Surrounding their Capabilities