Autism – Evolution in the Making.

Posted on April 7, 2013 by IsyB Family



Autism Evolution in the making
April is Autism awareness month, so I thought we would post something which would possibly raise some eyebrows about the subject of Autism Spectrum Disorders.
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Mainstream Schools vs Special Schools for Autism

Posted on August 13, 2012 by IsyB Family


Mainstream vs Special Schools for Autism

Mainstream or Special School, What is Better for Children with Autism?

Mainstream or Special?

We have had quite a lot of exposure lately to the subject of Mainstream Schools and Special Schools for children with Austism.

There are quite a few arguments / opinions for and against both, and a very large factor is the school and staff itself, regardless of whether it is Mainstream or Special.
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Autism Awareness Month

Posted on April 6, 2012 by IsyB Family


April is Autism Awareness Month

April is Autism Awareness Month

It is Autism Awareness Month and it is staggering the number of children being diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum of Disorders, at the moment 1 in 88 children are being diagnosed and 1 in 54 boys will be diagnosed with Autism. It is still difficult to say for sure whether it is because of heightened awareness and therefore more children being diagnosed than before, or whether it is because of more children actually being born with or having a late onset of an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Continue reading →

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Autistic Children’s Pragmatic Language – Conflict Resolution & Social Skills

Posted on January 3, 2012 by IsyB Family

Research of Pragmatic Language Problems, Conflict Resolution and Social Behaviors in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Hi all and a Happy New Year 2012.

Ph.D. Psychology Student Autism Research

The first post for this year is about research being conducted by a Psychology student at Walden University in the USA.

Kristin Yodock is looking for volunteers that fit the criteria, Autistic youngsters who may be able to help her in her research into Autistic Children’s Pragmatic Language,Conflict Resolution & Social Skills. Continue reading →

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Occupational Therapy for Autism.

Posted on December 6, 2011 by IsyB Family
Occupational Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders

It is important that any therapy is fun for the child

Occupational Therapy For Independent Living

According to various Occupational Therapy Associations, Occupational Therapy helps individuals achieve and hone skills which allow them to live an independent life. These are skills that can be specifically targeted to children and adults within the Autism Spectrum of Disorders. Continue reading →

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DSM-5 Changing Autism Spectrum Disorder Diagnosis

Posted on November 16, 2011 by IsyB Family
DSM-5 Autism Spectrum Disorders Diagnosis

Autism Spectrum Disorders Diagnosing Criteria will change in May 2013

DSM-5 Autism Disorders

The way in which Autism Spectrum Disorders, including Asperger’s Syndrome, are diagnosed are going to radically change in May 2013. At the moment the DSM-4 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ) criteria is being used to diagnose and categorise Autism Spectrum Disorders, within the Spectrum there are currently 2 main categories – Autism and Aspergers. With the new criteria of DSM-5 Apergers Syndrome, CDD (Childhood Disintegrative Disorder) and PDD NOS (Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified)will also fall into the general category of Autism Disorders/Autism Spectrum Disorders. The new proposed DSM-5 (DSM-V) will do away with Aspergers all together and they will all fall within one label – Autism Disorders with specific symptom identifiers. Continue reading →

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Autism Spectrum Disorders and Puberty

Posted on October 31, 2011 by IsyB Family

Autism Spectrum Disorders and Puberty


Explaining Physical and Emotional Changes

At some stage your child within the Autism Spectrum of Disorders will reach puberty. It can be a difficult time for a child and parents of a child without a disability, and so for a child with a disability like Autism it can be all the more difficult.

How do you go about explaining to an Autistic child who has difficulty in communicating and understanding, about how and why their bodies and feelings are making such a drastic change at puberty?. For girls it can be an even greater challenge as they go through major physical changes to which if they don’t understand can be a very traumatic event. Continue reading →

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Coping with Autism Spectrum Disorder Meltdowns and Behaviours

Posted on October 20, 2011 by IsyB Family


Coping with Autism Meltdowns and Behavior

What is an Autism Related Meltdown?

A child with Autism can be very prone to meltdowns in public and unfamiliar places. Meltdowns can be described as a tantrum or fit of rage as the child may be confused or stressed due over loaded sensory inputs or an unfamiliar place and situation. Continue reading →

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Autism Recovery and the Power of Thought

Posted on October 4, 2011 by IsyB Family
Fun in the Sun - Fun helps to recover from Autism

Having fun in the sun!

The Stresses of Autism

For parents out there that are new to Autism Spectrum Disorders and have just had your child diagnosed, the impact of realisation can be quite traumatic, however things could be worse – much worse.

For parents out there with children on the Autism Spectrum that have been struggling to keep some semblance of sanity with years of therapies, supplements and lifestyle change, there is hope!

For anyone having to deal with caring for a child within the Autism Spectrum of Disorders, don’t be disheartened, there are many, many other persons in the same or similar boat – you gotta have faith! Continue reading →

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Pet Therapy for Children with Autism

Posted on September 27, 2011 by IsyB Family
Pet Dog Therapy for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

Pets are great therapy for children with or without Autism

Are Dogs Good Therapy For Children With Autism

Yes, pet dogs are very good therapy for children with or without an Autism Spectrum Disorder / ASD, in fact for any one! Continue reading →

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