The Portuguese experience in inclusive education for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders Isabel Cottinelli Telmo Centre for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, University of Zurich – View full program and videos on www.autismeurope2010.org
The Toby PlayPad is a software application deliverable via an iPad, which not only helps children with specific needs (such as those suffering from autism spectrum disorders), but has benefits for all children in early-stages learning development. Developed by Professor Svetha Venkatesh and doctors Stewart Greenhill and Dinh Phung, the Toby PlayPad incorporates user-generated content that can be personalised to individual users and allows for parents to be included in their children’s education and therapy. For more information about this and other exciting research projects at Curtin, visit research.curtin.edu.au or email innovation.awards@curtin.edu.au
Jonathan Tarbox, PhD, BCBA-D, shares the research, and his personal experiences, of teaching children on the spectrum how to have a pet. Dr. Jonathan Tarbox is the Director of Research at The Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD). This episode was broadcast on November 18, 2011. Visit us at SkillsLiveOnline.com for more information.
Fathers of children with ASD discuss parenting a child on the spectrum. Jim Lesso, father, speaks to how he was blessed with his children and how he will work to teach them the skills they need. Rory Lyons, father, discusses the wonderful people he has net along his childs ASD journey.
Summit Academy CEO and Founder Peter DiMezza talks about the challenges and issues faced when educating children with ADHD and Asperger’s. For more informaiton, go to www.summitacademies.com
Are you seeking solutions to the communication breakdowns and behavior challenges of your students?
Using visual strategies makes a difference. Visual strategies help students focus their attention, understand communication, and comprehend the demands of their world.
Students thrive in environments that provide visual support. Use visual strategies for giving information; establishing rules, and providing the structure students need to be successful.