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Sensory Integration Dysfunction - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia A child who seems to have difficulty processing sensory information, may not be developmentally on track (in terms of social skills, fine motor skills, gross motor skills, language, etc.) SI therapy is not “one size fits all.” According to SI theory, children with sensory integration issues have their own unique set of sensory responses that need to be addressed. Alternatively, there is evidence to…
Mercury and vaccines - the debate continues - The Daily Nightly - msnbc.com Instead of childhood vacinations as the focus of many studies more should done with changing environmental conditions, genetics (may explain why there are families with more than one child with autism)and now with all the recent toy recalls, exposure to lead (since most individuals with autism have high lead counts). I teach children with Autism, and while it’s challenging trying to find ways to communicate…
Open Directory - Society: Disabled: Arts (formerly Very Special Arts) VSA arts of Alabama - A non-profit organization dedicated to implementing arts related programming, training and advocacy to individuals and various groups as a means to achieve personal growth, increase self-confidence and positively shape the lives of people with disabilities. VSA arts of Wisconsin - Expanding the capabilities, confidence, and quality of life for children…
USATODAY.com - Stars ‘CAN-do’ about defeating autism Silicon Valley autism Genetic arguments have particular cache in Silicon Valley, bolstered by recent marked increases in the birth of children with autism and a milder related form called Asperger’s syndrome. Concentrate these “computer geeks” who may have a few of the 20 or so autism genes in a tight geographical area and they’ll be far more likely to meet others just like them and raise children…
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