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Isybee ABA and Autism teaching aids and resources
Isybee is dedicated to providing ABA and Autism teaching aids and resources using imaginative ideas and the best quality materials tailored for educating persons within the Autism Spectrum of disorders, learning disabilities or any number of special needs and learning difficulties.
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Congratulations It’s Asperger Syndrome
A fascinating Insight Into an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Jen Birch was Born in 1955, and was raised in rural South Auckland, New Zealand. She was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome as an adult quite by accident –
“I managed to grab Dr. Arnold before she left the room. We arranged a formal appointment and it became official: I have Asperger Syndrome, (a form of Autism), diagnosed at the age of 43. A lifetime burden of inadequacy, guilt, confusion and fear was lifted from me.”
This book is essential reading for anyone working with adults on the Autism Spectrum including, of course, those people who do not REALISE that they are working with individuals on the Autism Spectrum! — because at the rate of one person in every 150, world-wide, having an Autistic Spectrum or Related Disorder, all professionals are working with us, whether they know it or not.
| Jen Birch (BA)., jenbirch@actrix.gen.nz www.aspergers.co.nz P.O. Box 17-426, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand; Presenter on Autism Spectrum Disorders; Author of “Congratulations! It’s Asperger Syndrome,” (Jessica Kingsley Publishers, London, 2003); available from many libraries, Amazon.com and Jen |
Apple iPad to Teach Children with Autism or Special Needs
There is no doubt about it, the Apple iPad has an amazing range of apps for children with Autism, Special Needs or Learning Difficulties. We have been teaching Isy maths and numeracy quite successfully using an Apple iPad and an app called Maths Bingo – watch the video demo here. There are literally hundreds of apps specifically designed for special education.
DMG Dimethylglycine (Pangamic Acid)
DMG is an amino acid that is found in some foods naturally such as red meat, some grains and legumes. It is closely linked to B15 and it increases Pangamic Acid production in the body. There is evidence to suggest that DMG provides benefits for many individuals with autistic spectrum disorders.
We have personally used DMG for a number of years to treat Isy. We noticed a difference, she seemed to be calmer, eye contact improved, stimming decreased and her language seemed to improve.
For more information on DMG and it’s use in the treatment of Autism see this post: DMG and Autism
Toilet Training Program for children with Autism or special needs
An interactive program to teach your child to go to the toilet when nature calls. A simple but effective method that we used to teach Isy how to go to the toilet. Other families have also had great success using this method. Click here for a demonstration – Go to the toilet training program demonstration
A simple and effective way to toilet train your child
