Posted on March 11th, 2008 by admin
More on Starfall.com. I blogged on the topic of how super, awesome, cool, the website Starfall.com is for teaching kids with Autism. Not only does the site do a great job of teaching phonics, it also gets into the arts and literature in some great sections of the site that goes beyond phonics, […]
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Posted on March 10th, 2008 by admin
Without a doubt, one of the greatest online resources for kids with Autism is Starfall.com. Great site for learning phonics and reading. Must see.
Top 10 Autism Fun Sites , Have Fun and Learn at the same time!
Starfall
PBS Kids
Poisson Rouge
Literacy Center
The Wiggles Playground
Playhouse Disney
Sensory World
Game Goo
My […]
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Posted on March 2nd, 2008 by admin
From The AutismRetort.com …
My Top 10 Autism Fun Sites , Have Fun and Learn at the same time!
Starfall
PBS Kids
Poisson Rouge
Literacy Center
The Wiggles Playground
Playhouse Disney
Sensory World
Game Goo
My Little Pony
Caillou
* The are online game sites that my 6 year old daughter with PDDNOS worships. The Starfall program in […]
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Posted on February 18th, 2008 by admin
Girl’s writings opening new window on autism Angela Mulholland, CTV.ca News
Carly uses a computer to communicate with her family, a rarity amongst those suffering from autism.
Autism specialist Dr. Wendy Roberts speaks with […]
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Filed under: Autism and Computers, Autism Around the World, ABA
Posted on February 7th, 2008 by admin
As you probably know, most kids with Autism love computers. I know mine does for sure. Please visit our new Autism Software page for some incredible titles. Most of these are ABA based and utilize discrete trials. There are lots of great free web-based and CD-ROM games and resources. Click here to see for your […]
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Posted on February 4th, 2008 by admin
Teaching Autistic Children To Safely Cross The Road Using Virtual Reality
Recent research conducted at the University of Haifa found that children with autism improved their road safety skills after practicing with a unique virtual reality system. “Children with autism rarely have opportunities to experience or to learn to cope with day-to-day situations. Using virtual simulations […]
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Filed under: Autism and Computers
Posted on January 16th, 2008 by admin
Autism Spectrum Disorders and X10 Technology
One thing is for sure if you have a child with Autism, if that child is alone in another part of the house, mischief could be afoot. Luckily, in today’s world, parents need not worry. There are some incredible products to help you manage your household, […]
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Filed under: X10, Autism and Home Automation, Autism Security, Autism and Emergencies, Thriving with Autism, Family, Autism and Computers, Flight Risk
Posted on January 15th, 2008 by admin
Speaking of Second Life … ‘Brigadoon’ is a couple of years old now …
If home is where the heart is, then home for a dozen people with Asperger Syndrome could be a 16-acre island blessed with lush gardens and rolling green hills.
The island is called “Brigadoon,” but unlike its literary namesake, this place is real […]
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Posted on January 15th, 2008 by admin
Asperger’s Therapy Hits Second Life, Experts Express Concern About Applying Online Actions to Real Life by Ashley Phillips of ABC News.
Texas researchers believe that people suffering from Asperger’s syndrome — a cognitive disorder often referred to as high-functioning autism — may have found a new therapy in an unlikely place: the online virtual world […]
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Filed under: Autism and Computers, Autism in the News, Autism Around the World
Posted on November 26th, 2007 by admin
Studies have suggested that computer use can help to calm children on the autistic spectrum, while stimulating their ability to communicate. Autistic children may prefer interaction with a computer interface because they can actively control it, and therefore communication through this medium may be less threatening than face-to-face conversation.
Non-profit group […]
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Filed under: Autism in the U.K., Autism and Computers
