a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders
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Communication Assistance<br />
The Communication Mentors’ Network <strong>of</strong> PA-North Central PA <strong>of</strong>fice<br />
www.communicationmentors.org<br />
Lending library, Communication and Assistive Technology clinics, educational events.<br />
119 Memorial Acres, Sunbury, PA 17801, 570-286-7694<br />
Communication Resources<br />
Do 2 Learn, http://www.dotolearn.com/<br />
A web site providing activities to promote independence in <strong>children</strong> and adults <strong>with</strong><br />
special learning needs. Free teacher and parent materials.<br />
Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), http://www.pecs.com/<br />
Lori Frost and Andy Bondy pioneered the development <strong>of</strong> The Picture Exchange<br />
Communication System (PECS) beginning in 1985 <strong>with</strong>in the state <strong>of</strong> Delaware. It is a<br />
unique augmentative/alternative training package that allows <strong>children</strong> and adults <strong>with</strong><br />
Autism and other communication deficits to initiate and develop functional<br />
communication.<br />
Boardmaker-Mayer-Johnson, http://www.mayer-johnson.com<br />
Enhances learning and human expression <strong>for</strong> individuals <strong>with</strong> special needs through<br />
symbol-based products, training, and services. To facilitate the creation <strong>of</strong> symbol-based<br />
communication and educational tools, Mayer-Johnson <strong>of</strong>fers a family <strong>of</strong> powerful, yet<br />
easy-to-use Boardmaker s<strong>of</strong>tware products designed <strong>for</strong> specific needs.<br />
Assistive Communication Links, http://prekese.dadeschools.net/PRIMETime/PTlinks.htm<br />
Adapted Books,<br />
http://schools.nycenet.edu/D75/academics/literacy/adaptedbooks/catalog.htm<br />
Complete catalog <strong>of</strong> books <strong>with</strong> pictures files in order to adapt and make them more<br />
interactive. Uses boardmaker and Adobe PDF.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Public Welfare<br />
Bureau <strong>of</strong> Fee-<strong>for</strong>-Services, Jean Whitehead, 1-866-588-9819
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