a handbook for parents of children with autism spectrum disorders

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Incidental Teaching, http://www.spiesforparents.cpd.usu.edu/Modules/Module%203%20- %20Incidental%20Teaching/Introduction.htm Basic overview and explanation of incidental teaching and provides examples. Positive behavior supports. DIR–Floortime, http://www.floortime.org/faqs.php?faqid=3 The DIR (Developmental, Individual-Difference, Relationship-Based)/Floortime approach provides a comprehensive framework for understanding and treating children challenged by Autism spectrum and related disorders. It focuses on helping children master the building blocks of relating, communicating, and thinking, rather than on symptoms alone. TEACCH, http://www.teacch.com/ Social Stories, http://www.thegraycenter.org/socialstories.cfm A Social Story describes a situation, skill, or concept in terms of relevant social cues, perspectives, and common responses in a specifically defined style and format. The goal of a Social Story is to share accurate social information in a patient and reassuring manner that is easily understood by its audience. Half of all Social Stories developed should affirm something that an individual does well. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), http://www.pecs.com/ PECS is an augmentative communication system developed to help individuals quickly acquire a functional means of communication. PECS is appropriate for individuals who do not use speech or who may speak with limited effectiveness: those who have articulation or motor planning difficulties, limited communicative partners, lack of initiative in communication, etc. American Sign Language (ASL), http://www.lifeprint.com/asl101/ Sensory Integration Therapies, http://216.194.201.208/terrytown/sensoryintegration.org/ Interventions/Other Gluten/Casein free diet, http://www.gfcfdiet.com Complementary approaches, http://www.autismsociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=ComplementaryApproaches Discusses art, music, and animal therapies.
Biomedical and dietary approaches, http://www.autismsociety.org/site/PageServer?pagename=BiomedicalDietaryApproaches Kids Just for Kids Autism Fact Sheet, http://www.njcosac.org/cosacautism Article explaining Autism to kids in simple language with pictures. Law Phil Drumheiser, Esq. Attorney Specializing in Autism Rights pdrumheiser@epix.net, 717-245-2688 Education Law Center, www.elc-pa.org Non-profit legal advocacy and educational organization dedicated to ensuring that all of Pennsylvania’s children have access to a quality public education Pennsylvania Health Law Project, www.phlp.org Toll-free help line, 1-800-274-3258 Medical Professionals American Academy of Pediatrics, http://www.aap.org/healthtopics/autism.cfm First Signs, http://www.firstsigns.org Educates parents, healthcare providers, early childhood educators, and other professionals in order to ensure the best developmental outcome for every child. Goals are to improve screening and referral practices and to lower the age at which young children are identified with Autism and other developmental disorders. The First Signs website provides vital resources that cover a range of issues including healthy development, concerns about a child, screening and referral processes, and treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders. AAP-The Pediatrician’s Role in the Diagnosis and Management of Autistic Spectrum Disorder in Children, http://aappolicy.aappublications.org/cgi/content/full/pediatrics;107/5/e85 Centers for Disease Control-Autism Information, http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/
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A HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN
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INTRODUCTION Developmental delays c
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What should I do first? Where do I
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How can my child qualify for Medica
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As the parent of a child with Autis
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Page 19 and 20: What happens if BHRS is recommended
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Page 31 and 32: What happens if my child’s doctor
Page 33 and 34: APPENDIX B: DIAGNOSTIC CRITERIA - A
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Page 45 and 46: APPENDIX H: COMMUNITY CARE CONTACT
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Page 52 and 53: Laurel Behavioral Health 520 Ruah S
Page 54 and 55: BLaST IU 17 (Serving Bradford, Lyco
Page 56 and 57: Autism Connection, www.autism-conne
Page 58 and 59: National Autism Association, www.na
Page 60 and 61: Communication Assistance The Commun
Page 62 and 63: Early Intervention contact numbers,
Page 66 and 67: Autism toolkit for physicians, http
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Page 70 and 71: Safety Safety in the home, http://w
Page 72 and 73: State Departments/Agencies/Programs
Page 74 and 75: State Mental Health Agency Charles
Page 76 and 77: Sunbury Support Group Julia Robinso
Page 78 and 79: Religion and Autism http://www.auti
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