http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:04:38 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:22:46 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-The-drug-Abilify-has-been-approved-to-temper-the-symptoms-of-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Reuters announces  UPDATE 1-FDA OKs Abilify for child autism irritablity. It has been approved to treat aggression, self injury, tantrums and that the drug should be indicated as part of treatment program. Before hailing Abilify as the ne... autism in the news autism autism therapies Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:22:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d21-The-drug-Abilify-has-been-approved-to-temper-the-symptoms-of-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-How-autism-stresses-the-parents-marriage-and-what-to-do-about-it?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Jill Edelman, couple's therapist and author of The Couples Toolkit has a special needs child. It is with this perspective that she has experienced  how to nourish a relationship while facing the challenge. Her post, A Couples’ C... autism Autism 101 Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:58:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d20-How-autism-stresses-the-parents-marriage-and-what-to-do-about-it?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d15-JB-Hanley-of-Generation-Rescue-punctuates-the-rise-in-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner JB Handley of Generation Rescue responded to An historic event:voting on the future for adults with autism. His candor about the rise in cases of autism is preaching to the choir of people who believe there is in fact an escalation. However, peopl... autism in the news autism vaccines Sun, 15 Nov 2009 13:06:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d15-JB-Hanley-of-Generation-Rescue-punctuates-the-rise-in-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d14-An-historic-event-voting-on-the-future-of-adults-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Heroes are built in all sizes shapes and colors. Heroes have strengths and weaknesses; heroes have disabilities. Heroes have autism. Heroes are parents of autism. Friday, November 13th, 2009 was an historic day. A group of concerned and dedica... autism in the news autism Autism 101 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 15:28:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d14-An-historic-event-voting-on-the-future-of-adults-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Reaching-children-with-autism-with-online-lessons-for-parents?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Parents can benefit from the advice from Bridget Taylor, renowned autism behaviorist as well as other experts in the business of treating autism. It is a brilliant effort, created by Rethink Autism, that brings therapy into the homes of families w... autism in the news autism autism therapies Autism 101 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:07:34 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Reaching-children-with-autism-with-online-lessons-for-parents?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Judging-vaccines-and-diagnosis-autism-takes-a-hit?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Truth in advertising is hardly a novel approach. The mantra for Syms discount stores: "An Educated Consumer is Our Best Customer" rings provocative. Everyone wants a bargain, but do we gamble with our health in the process? Does a diagno... autism in the news autism vaccines snake oil for autism Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:32:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d11-Judging-vaccines-and-diagnosis-autism-takes-a-hit?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Autism-and-the-role-of-preoccupations?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Many parents report about passionate hobbies or preoccupations that comprise the daily activities of their children with autism. While the routine of trains and their schedules may fascinate one child, the art of cartoons dazzle another. The notio... autism Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:42:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Autism-and-the-role-of-preoccupations?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Rethink-autism-snags-a-giant-in-the-field-for-online-webinar?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner San Francisco Parenting Examiner, Laura Schumaker reports on Peter Gerhardt's upcoming webinar for Rethink Autism. She aptly recognizes that "many parents look at "Peter"as a savior for helping their family get through challengi... autism in the news autism autism therapies Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:53:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Rethink-autism-snags-a-giant-in-the-field-for-online-webinar?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Seventy-nine-per-cent-unemployment-for-adults-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Autism is a global issue. Peter Bell, executive Vice President for Programs and Services at Autism Speaks punctuated  the vital need for effective policy to address the needs of adults living with autism: The face of autism is rapidly cha... autism in the news autism Autism 101 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:41:53 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d9-Seventy-nine-per-cent-unemployment-for-adults-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d4-When-social-etiquette-causes-anxiety-for-those-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Navigating the social world is innately learned. Appreciating nuance or idiom comes with the territory as children grow. They learn very early in life, that when the weatherman announces that "it's raining cats and dogs", animals are... autism autism therapies Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:26:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d4-When-social-etiquette-causes-anxiety-for-those-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d3-A-professor-treats-her-autistic-childs-aggressions-with-marijuana?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Deluged by the Opportunists in Autism, parents are fraught with heartbreaking dilemmas. Whether or not to utilize drug therapy for behaviors is a conflict that many parents face. There has been no more compelling a scenario than one shar... autism in the news autism autism therapies snake oil for autism Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:11:48 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m11d3-A-professor-treats-her-autistic-childs-aggressions-with-marijuana?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Advice-from-Resilientmom-for-parents-of-autistic-children?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner When I began this journey 21 years ago, there was very little support or information to be shared about autism. I vowed to be a resource for others in the wake of the autism tsunami. Prior to the internet explosion, mothers and fathers called me f... autism autism therapies Autism 101 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:03:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d30-Advice-from-Resilientmom-for-parents-of-autistic-children?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-A-mothers-memoir-on-living-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Liane Kupferberg Carter writes with tender clarity. She reminds parents of autistic children just how far they have come and how desperately far they need to go. Her memoir Love is Like This is a chilling account of the first years of living ... autism autism therapies snake oil for autism Wed, 28 Oct 2009 12:39:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d28-A-mothers-memoir-on-living-with-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d27-The-debate-over-H1N1-and-autism-while-Obama-children-receive-the-vaccine?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner What a world we live in. People are allowed to have opinions. Whether it be politics or religion we are our own voices. However, the internet has a voice as well. The University of Google has postured self imposed doctorates of information. Pa... autism in the news autism vaccines Tue, 27 Oct 2009 18:30:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d27-The-debate-over-H1N1-and-autism-while-Obama-children-receive-the-vaccine?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Kudos-to-Drew-Lachey-for-sharing-the-story-of-his-brothers-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Celebrity endorsed activism about autism has been a subject of great debate. Why John Travolta denied his son's autism, or Jenny McCarthy claims cure remains to be seen. However, one celebrity has offered his time, humility and humane approach... autism in the news autism vaccines Jenny McCarthy Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:54:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d22-Kudos-to-Drew-Lachey-for-sharing-the-story-of-his-brothers-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Are-premature-infants-more-likely-to-develop-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Parents of multiples ride the proverbial rollercoaster of emotions even prior to the birth of their children. Will they survive 28 weeks? Will they have "brain bleeds"? Will they reach lung maturity at 32 weeks? Will they have retinopath... autism in the news autism parenting multiples Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:14:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d21-Are-premature-infants-more-likely-to-develop-autism?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Autism-expert-Bridget-Taylor-to-give-advice-on-behavior-therapy?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner Parents of autistic children will benefit greatly from an Online Seminar (details and registration) regarding difficult  behaviors. This is an invaluable opportunity to ask question and receive tips and information to be pro-active, rather th... autism autism therapies Tue, 20 Oct 2009 15:45:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d20-Autism-expert-Bridget-Taylor-to-give-advice-on-behavior-therapy?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Calling-autism-by-any-other-name?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner AHA moments are the basis for procuring language from autistic children. The nomenclature has transcended the notion of simply speaking. Now we have kitchy labels for the population that falls into the umbrella called autism spectrum disorder. ... autism in the news autism Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:11:41 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d19-Calling-autism-by-any-other-name?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Canadian-family-moves-to-the-US-for-autism-therapy?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner It is important to punctuate progress. Given the years of denied therapies for autistic children in the US, it is amazing  that a family has relocated from Canada to Pennsylvania for treatment. Is the message that American tenacity has paid o... autism in the news autism autism therapies Sun, 18 Oct 2009 11:11:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d18-Canadian-family-moves-to-the-US-for-autism-therapy?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Free-online-seminar-to-help-with-behaviors-in-autistic-children?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner During an interview for this column, Dr. Bridget Taylor, founder of Alpine Learning Group shared her philosophy about facing problem behaviors in autistic children. "It is important to be pro-active not reactive" urged Dr.Taylor. She str... autism in the news autism autism therapies Autism 101 Sat, 17 Oct 2009 18:44:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-3565-Autism--Parenting-Examiner~y2009m10d17-Free-online-seminar-to-help-with-behaviors-in-autistic-children?cid=exrss-Autism--Parenting-Examiner