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University of Utah & Google Team Up for Kids with Autism

By Tammy L, on January 11th, 2012%

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH AND GOOGLE TEAM UP TO HELP FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN ON AUTISM SPECTRUM
Researchers use workshops to teach job skills and to learn more about families with children on the autism spectrum
These days, we hear a lot about the disorder of autism, but researchers at the University of Utah have created a program that [...] . . . → Read More: University of Utah & Google Team Up for Kids with Autism

‘Time’ for a Wrist Watch?

By Tammy L, on December 15th, 2011%

Time is the one of the most fundamental skills you can teach to an autistic child.
Autistic children depend on routine. And routine follows time. While a digital clock may seem like the easiest way to teach your child time, making sure they know how to read an analog clock is important too. At some point [...] . . . → Read More: ‘Time’ for a Wrist Watch?

Online College Choices

By Tammy L, on September 21st, 2011%

I’ve written in the past about the how online college classes can be of benefit to those with autism. Due to the social nature of college and what can be for many autistic people overstimulation, choosing to earn a degree in a quieter and familiar environment proves to be successful.
The question may be where to [...] . . . → Read More: Online College Choices

KidsKards an Easy and Unique Fundraising Program

By Tammy L, on September 14th, 2011%

I always dreaded the day when my daughter came home with the school fundraiser pamphlets. I would study those catalogs from front to back and couldn’t for the life of me find anything within it worth the money to purchase. I’d think Christmas gifts for the grandparents, but I knew they didn’t need any nicknacks [...] . . . → Read More: KidsKards an Easy and Unique Fundraising Program

Rally for Recess

By Tammy L, on September 13th, 2011%

Schools nationwide are cutting recess time due to limited resources, which can impede on your children’s physical development. In the past twenty years, children have lost an average of 8 hours of recess a week and some schools no longer provide play time for students. According to the American Academy of Pediatricians, the lack of [...] . . . → Read More: Rally for Recess

The ABC’s of Healthy School Lunches

By Tammy L, on September 8th, 2011%

Henry Rinehart, a restaurateur and board member of the New York Coalition for Healthy School Food, is sharing some simple guidelines and helpful tips for packing healthy snacks lunches. He regularly hosts school groups at his bistro on Manhattan’s Upper West — the critically acclaimed (and family friendly) HENRY’s — so students can learn more [...] . . . → Read More: The ABC’s of Healthy School Lunches

Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge

By Tammy L, on September 7th, 2011%

Do you know a student who’s ready to tackle some of our planet’s most daunting environmental problems?
That’s exactly what the Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is looking for.
In its fourth year, the Challenge tasks students in grades K-12 (along with a teacher/mentor) with creating replicable green solutions to environmental problems in their school [...] . . . → Read More: Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge

University of Utah & Google Team Up for Kids with Autism

‘Time’ for a Wrist Watch?

Online College Choices

KidsKards an Easy and Unique Fundraising Program

Rally for Recess

The ABC’s of Healthy School Lunches

Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge

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