Posted on April 15th, 2008 by admin
I would love to hear from any of you using neurofeedback for your kids with Autism.
Research on autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) shows that neurofeedback (EEG biofeedback) can remediate anomalies in brain activation, leading to symptom reduction and functional improvement. This evidence raises the hopes for a behavioral, psychophysiological intervention moderating the severity of ASD [Biofeedback, […]
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Filed under: Neurofeedback, Autism Tech, Autism Science, Autism in the News, Autism in the USA
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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Filed under: AutismRetort, Autism Retort, Phonics, Learn to Read, Online Games, Visual Support, Autism and Computers, Interactive Play for Children with Autism, Parent Tips, Autism Tech, Family
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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Filed under: Online Games, AutismRetort, Autism Tech, Parent Tips, Autism and Computers, Interactive Play for Children with Autism, Family
Posted on February 18th, 2008 by admin
Choiceworks Visual Support System
Choiceworks is a learning tool that uses a combination of 3 structured boards, visual images and built in choice making opportunities to effectively help children complete daily routines (morning, day & night), understand & control their feelings and improve their waiting skills (taking turns, not interrupting).
The included companion books help teach […]
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Filed under: Visual Support, PECS, Autism Tech
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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Filed under: Autism Tech, Autism and Computers
Posted on February 4th, 2008 by admin
Know where you kids are with the IonKids Wristag system. This child safety system consists of2 components: a comfortable bracelet for the child to wear and a convenient base unit a parent can easily carry and operate. The base unit will monitor up to 4 Wristags from up to 300 feet away, alerting you with […]
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Filed under: Autism Tech, Autism and Emergencies, Flight Risk, ion Kids
Posted on February 3rd, 2008 by admin
TORONTO /CNW/ - Palm Canada today announced a Palm Foundation cash grant and the donation of 100 Palm(R) handhelds and accessories to kick-start a new e-Learning program at the Geneva Centre for Autism. The resources are being used for training and technical-support costs associated with transferring paper-based visual cues and […]
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Filed under: Autism Tech, Autism Around the World
