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2012年6月25日 星期一

Effective Therapies to Provide Help For Autism in Children, Toddlers and Babies


Like any other disorders, the effects of autism on a child can be minimized by early detection. Intervention programs can then be applied to help improve the development of the child. This is one of the best ways to help for autism. Children with autism can benefit from therapies and have a better future.

There are five types of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and each one varies in effects and treatment. It is important to recognize which spectrum of condition your child belongs before he or she must be treated.

Autism affects the communication, social skills, and activities of a child. Therefore, these are the areas in which parents and caregivers must concentrate in providing help for autism. Children with the disorder must be taught how to speak, play with others, and behave properly as early as possible.

Here are the best therapies that would help for autism - children, toddlers, and babies:

Speech Therapy

Almost all children with autism will have difficulty in talking or communicating. Get your child started on speech therapy as early as possible. Speech Therapy includes the treatment of speech and communication disorders. This can be done in a private setting, in groups or teams, or in a clinic.

Sensory Integration Therapy

Autistic children are sensitive to bright lights, loud sounds, and touch. This therapy will help your child become less sensitive to these things and will greatly improve your child's behavior. It will also help the child use his or her body effectively within the environment.

Occupational Therapy

Most people with autism often lack some of the basic social and personal skills required to live independently. This therapy will help children with autism achieve independence in all aspects and develop skills necessary for self-sufficient and satisfying lives.

Always get updates about ASD

Everyday, new therapies and treatments are being tested to help child with ASD. New things are being discovered that can give help for autism. Children with the disorder must be given more priority to have a better life.




Autism should not be a reason to burden your family. Although there is still no cure for autism, early detection can really make a big difference. Visit HELP FOR AUTISM and learn more about its causes, symptoms, and how to handle it. Reviews on the top 3 books online about autism are also available.





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2012年6月21日 星期四

Meta-Cognitive Therapy As an Effective Treatment For People With ADHD


Do you know someone undergoing some kind of treatment for his or her ADHD? Is that person looking for a treatment that does not require him or her to take medications? If so, then you can tell that someone that there are ADHD News uncovering other treatment strategy that is effective and does not involve medicine!

Over the years, there are a number of treatment strategies that professionals like Occupational Therapists use to treat people with ADHD. These strategies have long been proven effective and do not involve medicines. These intervention strategies include Social Skills Training, Sensory Integration therapy, Caregiver education, Supportive Psychotherapy and the likes. However, these intervention strategies do not address all of the client's problems. In addition to these, there has been a new found treatment strategy that is also proven effective. This is the so-called Meta-Cognitive Therapy. Unlike the other intervention approaches, this new treatment strategy focuses on other aspects of the client.

An article about Meta-Cognitive Therapy has been published in the American Journal of Psychiatry. Apparently, Meta-Cognitive Therapy involves teaching methods that are based on the cognitive-behavioral principles. This treatment strategy is for Adults with ADHD and intends to improve planning and organizational skills and time management of the person. The study to test its effectiveness was done in comparison to Supportive Psychotherapy. In the study, there are two groups of patients - one group will receive meta-cognitive therapy and the other, supportive psychotherapy. At the end of the 12-day study, it has been found out that the group who underwent meta-cognitive therapy has significantly improved more compared to the group of supportive psychotherapy. Apparently, the meta-cognitive therapy also managed the anxious and depressed thoughts and ideas of the people with ADHD that was part of the study because they improved in their self-management skills that was compromised because of such thoughts. From this stuffy, it also appears that support psychotherapy produced the same results in terms of nonspecific aspects of the treatment like giving of support to the participants.

Having known this, you may inform your friend or relative who wants to try new intervention approaches in the treatment of their condition. You may tell them that there is no harm in trying such approaches because they have been proven effective and does not have side effects unlike when they try new medications. You can also try and ask the professionals, doctors and therapists about the said therapy because they might provide you with more information and it is also likely that they can answer your questions if you have any.




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2012年1月30日 星期一

5 Effective Special Education Methodologies For Children With Autism


Do you have a child with autism, pervasive developmental disorder, or Aspergers Syndrome? Have you been searching for specific methodologies that could benefit your child's education? This article will discuss 5 that are proven to help children with autism learn.

Curricula that are used to teach children are required by law to be research based which means that they are proven to work to teach children. The problem is that many school districts are sticking to antiquated curricula and methodologies, rather than looking for research based ones.

Below is a list of 7 that you can ask for to benefit your child's education:

1. Applied Behavioral Analysis has been researched since 1987 and is proven to help children with disabilities learn. ABA is intense 1-1 from 25-40 hours per week. Children are taught skills in a simple step by step manner such as teaching colors one at a time. ABA is extremely expensive; between $35,000 and $50,000 per year. For maximum benefit the child should start as close to age 3 as possible and continue for at least 4 years. Many states are beginning to cover autism treatment, so check and see if your state is one of them.

2. Reading should be taught using a multisensory reading instruction that is Orton-Gillingham based. Make sure that any teacher that teaches your child has received the appropriate amount of training. Also make sure that they are giving your child direct instruction, for the amount of time that the reading system prescribes. Many school districts may use a good multisensory reading program, but do not train the teachers, and do not give the child direct instruction for the prescribed amount.

A few names of multi sensory reading programs are: the Barton Reading and Spelling System, Lindamood Bell system, and the Wilson reading program.

3. Social Skills can be taught by using the SOS system (Social Skills in School) by Dunn. Also Building Social relationships by Bellim, or Social Skills interactive software. A new method for teaching children how to develop relationships is called the Relationship Development Intervention.

4. For Central Auditory Processing disorder there are several effective methods available; Fast ForWord, Earrobics, and Berard Auditory Integration Training (called Berard AIT). Also make sure that the method used is used for the correct amount of time, or progress may be minimal.

5. For children with sensory integration disorder there is a program called the Alert Program: How Does Your Engine Run? Occupational therapy is also used for children with sensory integration dysfunction (SID-which most children with autism have). If your child is receiving occupational therapy for SID, make sure that the schools OT has the correct training, to deal with sensory integration issues. Ask for proof that they are SIPT qualified, before they are allowed to work with your child.

By knowing these 5 methodologies you will be well on your way to helping your child with autism learn. The internet can be used to find more information on those methods that you feel will help your child. Good Luck!




JoAnn Collins is the mother of two adults with disabilities, and has helped families navigate the special eduation system, as an advocate, for over 15 years. She is a presenter and author of the book "Disability Deception; Lies Disability Educators Tell and How Parents Can Beat Them at Their Own Game." The book has a lot of resources and information to help parents fight for an appropriate education for their child. For a free E newsletter entitled "The Special Education Spotlight" send an E mail to: JoAnn@disabilitydeception.com. For more information on the book, testimonials about the book, and a link to more articles go to: http://www.disabilitydeception.com





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