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March 2013
06/03/13 12:00
Will they ever speak? It’s one of the most asked questions and of course always the most impossible to answer. Take a look at this study which investigates the predictors of language ability in children with autism. More
What future? Transition to adult services is fraught with difficulty and provokes anxiety all round. It’s still not working properly. Here’s a recent report into the current state of transitions in the UK. More
...and on the theme of ‘what the future holds’ for our unique young people, here’s our website of the month More
Animal attraction What’s your take on using animals as ‘therapy’ for people with ASC? I’m pretty sure for some people with autism there is a special ‘connection’ with animals, but I’m equally sure that it needs scientific exploration as to ‘why’. Have a read of this research paper. More
Force out of order Here’s an update on a story we have covered before. How much trouble can a police officer get into when you combine a pair of handcuffs, a boy with autism and a swimming pool? More
... we have to wake up to the fact that physical force, isolation and punishment are out of order. Read this BBC report about Neylands pupil referral unit in Wales. More
The concept of a cure is offensive That’s the passionate opinion of a parent from Ireland who gives voice to her feelings in a recent Guardian article. The story brings in other parents and gets their take on what does ‘cure’ mean in the context of autism and family life. More
Look what’s in the Nest! The ASD ‘Nest’ Support Project is one of several community-focused programs serving special populations hosted by New York University. The project supports kids with autism in fully inclusive classrooms and provides specialized curricula and instructional strategies to foster relationship development, adaptive skills, language and communication development and sensory/motor development. Sounds good to me! More
What’s the mechanism that supports lying and deception? Well that’s the question that Uta Frith addresses in this great video about ‘de-coupling’ and ‘attribution of mental states’. The video is part of a series on the development of ideas about autism. More
Probably the best autism training in all the world Well of course there’s no such thing. All trainers in the autism field feel like they don’t know enough and are always striving to do better. That’s where our Training for Autism Trainers course comes in. Join other trainers (experienced and new) for two development days in the beautiful Cotswolds. More
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What future? Transition to adult services is fraught with difficulty and provokes anxiety all round. It’s still not working properly. Here’s a recent report into the current state of transitions in the UK. More
...and on the theme of ‘what the future holds’ for our unique young people, here’s our website of the month More
Animal attraction What’s your take on using animals as ‘therapy’ for people with ASC? I’m pretty sure for some people with autism there is a special ‘connection’ with animals, but I’m equally sure that it needs scientific exploration as to ‘why’. Have a read of this research paper. More
Force out of order Here’s an update on a story we have covered before. How much trouble can a police officer get into when you combine a pair of handcuffs, a boy with autism and a swimming pool? More
... we have to wake up to the fact that physical force, isolation and punishment are out of order. Read this BBC report about Neylands pupil referral unit in Wales. More
The concept of a cure is offensive That’s the passionate opinion of a parent from Ireland who gives voice to her feelings in a recent Guardian article. The story brings in other parents and gets their take on what does ‘cure’ mean in the context of autism and family life. More
Look what’s in the Nest! The ASD ‘Nest’ Support Project is one of several community-focused programs serving special populations hosted by New York University. The project supports kids with autism in fully inclusive classrooms and provides specialized curricula and instructional strategies to foster relationship development, adaptive skills, language and communication development and sensory/motor development. Sounds good to me! More
What’s the mechanism that supports lying and deception? Well that’s the question that Uta Frith addresses in this great video about ‘de-coupling’ and ‘attribution of mental states’. The video is part of a series on the development of ideas about autism. More
Probably the best autism training in all the world Well of course there’s no such thing. All trainers in the autism field feel like they don’t know enough and are always striving to do better. That’s where our Training for Autism Trainers course comes in. Join other trainers (experienced and new) for two development days in the beautiful Cotswolds. More
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April 2012
01/04/12 16:32
Assault, battery, degrading and inhumane treatment That’s what the judge said about the Metropolitan Police’s treatment of a boy with autism More
Apps are reaching out The ReacTickles suite of apps, launched in January, uses sound and movement made by the user to change shapes projected on to a wall or displayed on an iPad's screen. More
Not in a house, not with a mouse Read this delightful story of how Dr Seuss got one young person with autism started with language and made his family very, very happy (and tired) More
Work is much more fun than fun Noel Coward had that one right. It is echoed within the TEACCH Program saying, “Work is play and play is work”. What is meant by this is that people with autism generally have an easier time learning to work, which can be structured and organised for them, than they do learning how to play. It is such a crime that they are so regularly excluded from the world of work. Watch this Video about the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s work program.
Speaking about autism Sally Bercow (the wife of The Commons Speaker -John Bercow) features in this Guardian video and talks about her son with autism More
Trainers get Training It’s that time of year when autism trainers go wild in the country! What are we talking about? Why our Training for Autism Trainers course in the Cotswolds 24th-25th May More
Power of plants We have featured the art of Justin Canha before in the newsletter - check out his latest exhibition called Carnivorous Plants or watch this video about his work
NHS Choice buddies up Check out real tips from real carers provided by Netbuddy, a site for swapping practical tips and information on all aspects of supporting people with learning difficulties More
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Apps are reaching out The ReacTickles suite of apps, launched in January, uses sound and movement made by the user to change shapes projected on to a wall or displayed on an iPad's screen. More
Not in a house, not with a mouse Read this delightful story of how Dr Seuss got one young person with autism started with language and made his family very, very happy (and tired) More
Work is much more fun than fun Noel Coward had that one right. It is echoed within the TEACCH Program saying, “Work is play and play is work”. What is meant by this is that people with autism generally have an easier time learning to work, which can be structured and organised for them, than they do learning how to play. It is such a crime that they are so regularly excluded from the world of work. Watch this Video about the Autism Society of Newfoundland and Labrador’s work program.
Speaking about autism Sally Bercow (the wife of The Commons Speaker -John Bercow) features in this Guardian video and talks about her son with autism More
Trainers get Training It’s that time of year when autism trainers go wild in the country! What are we talking about? Why our Training for Autism Trainers course in the Cotswolds 24th-25th May More
Power of plants We have featured the art of Justin Canha before in the newsletter - check out his latest exhibition called Carnivorous Plants or watch this video about his work
NHS Choice buddies up Check out real tips from real carers provided by Netbuddy, a site for swapping practical tips and information on all aspects of supporting people with learning difficulties More
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