by Katherine on February 3, 2012
Providing the right support services for your autistic child is very important. Fortunately, the American with Disabilities Act provides many of these services at no cost for the child. If you would like to avail of these free services for your child, you need to get in touch with the following – 1. Your Local [...]
by Katherine on August 24, 2011
As more and more autistic children are joining the mainstream classroom, teachers are often faced with an interesting situation where they not only have to fulfill the classroom’s objectives but also the autistic child’s educational objectives. If you are a teacher who has an autistic child in your classroom, here are some tips to help [...]
by Katherine on June 4, 2011
One of the most common characteristics of children who have been diagnosed with autism is their lack of ability to maintain eye contact with other people. They are uncomfortable looking at others in the eye and will avoid looking in the other person’s eye when they speak or play with them. While teaching your child [...]
by Katherine on March 19, 2011
If you are interested in having your child avail of the Special Education Services that the US government provides under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the first thing you need to do is to get in touch with your local school and signify your intention to have your child participate in the program. [...]