Motivating Special Needs Children
Children with Autism should be given small rewards every time they give appropriate responses. These ‘reinforcers’ or rewards have to be interesting enough to a child to serve as motivation
Vision Problems Solution – Irlen Lenses
Helen Irlen discovered the Irlen Syndrome, also known as Scotopic Sensitivity. It affects 50% of the population with autism. Irlen lenses use color as a technique to eradicate
Healthcare
The United States has a fragmented healthcare system made of many private health care facilities that are largely owned by the private sector. Primary care doctors are usually the first point of
Autism and Childhood Healthcare Insurance Programs
Healthcare can be very costly in the United States and many health insurance companies decline claims of autism because of both the cost and risk involved. The cost of treating autism is very expensive
Scholarships for Autism Care & ABA
The National Autism Association is a non-profit organization that aims to respond to the immediate requirement of the autism community. It seeks to help the individuals
Funding for Special Cases (Military)
Military health benefits cover just about everything under the sun. However, families of children with disabilities such as autism will need additional funding. The Autism Spectrum Disorders
Supporting the family of patients with autism spectrum disorder
Having a child in the hospital is one of the most stressful times in any parent’s life. The worry over a child’s health and seeing that child in pain is often a great source of fear and tension for parents.
Becoming an advocate for the ASD patient through the Autism Empowerment Team
When working with patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), it is important to realize that the patient may not have the ability to express his or her wants and needs in the same way as other patients
What to Find in a Good Caregiver
Taking care of a child with autism is challenging and stressful. Parents, no matter how loving, patient, and understanding, may come to a breaking point. Parents also need a time-out, a time to relax
Occupational Therapy Evaluation
Occupational therapy is a health rehabilitation profession designed to help people of all ages with physical, developmental, social, or emotional deficits regain and build skills that are important
