ReConnect Autism

04/07/2013

This is why we need more than ABA in the treatment of Autism.


http://transcendautism.com/how-does-aba-contribute-to-unemployment-guest-post/

How does ABA Contribute to Unemployment? Guest PostBy April On July 4, 2013 · Add CommentThis week’s post is a guest post by Christopher Mulligan, LCSW, who shared his paper describing the impact of a common autism therapy on long-term outcomes of adults with Autism. An excerpt of Chris’s paper is p...

04/07/2013

Simple but powerful advice. Just as relevant or even more relevant for kids with ASD.

Daniel Siegel, MD

02/07/2013

The latest video from Ken Robinson. So much can be learned about education from this man

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HRXhRjfS7Q

Watch live on Monday, 1 July 2013 as World-renowned educationalist Sir Ken Robinson delivers the long-awaited follow-up to his now legendary 'Changing Educat...

27/06/2013

A must watch for all parents. So inspiring


http://www.ted.com/talks/andrew_solomon_love_no_matter_what.html?utm_source=newsletter_weekly_2013-06-08&utm_campaign=newsletter_weekly&utm_medium=email&utm_content=talk_of_the_week_button

What is it like to raise a child who's different from you in some fundamental way (like a prodigy, or a differently abled kid, or a criminal)? In this quietly moving talk, writer Andrew Solomon shares what he learned from talking to dozens of parents -- asking them: What's the line between unconditi...

18/06/2013

A little reminder of what happens when we stop instructing kids and let them think for themselves


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TskeE43Q1M&sns=tw&noredirect=1

A correct answer kills the creativity. See what happens when third grade students think there is a correct answer.I would be thankful if other teachers from ...

05/06/2013

An excellent article on the development of pro-social behaviour in young children. We need to stop telling our kids what to do and provide them where they can think in a pro-social way and be independent problem solvers. This process is just as applicable to children with ASD,

Previous theories in Autism have told us that children with ASD lack empathy, however their difficulties relate predominantly to Cognitive Empathy ( reading the non-verbal signs of other peoples needs and emotions) and not affective or Emotional Empathy ( a pro-social desire to help others). In other words kids with ASD are in the main as Pro-social as any other child but may struggle with recognition and appraisal of the needs of others. It is there that our efforts must focus.


http://www.slate.com/blogs/how_babies_work/2013/05/08/toddlers_learn_sharing_and_cooperation_from_the_environment_not_from_parents.html?wpisrc=obnetwork

Toddlers are impossible. Everyone knows this. They are selfish and solipsistic. They are awful until they turn 2, at which point they become terrible. They have big heads. Literally. A roomful of toddlers is like The Lord of Flies, but with a shorter running time. Everyone knows this. But everyone.....

30/05/2013

The benefits of RDI in a school setting. Congratulations Zoe on this publication


http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bild/gap/2013/00000014/00000001/art00002 /collapse

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28/05/2013

A must read for all parents of children with Autism



http://adiaryofamom.wordpress.com/2013/05/28/the-power-of-no/

* Respect your elders, young man. Always comply with the authorities. Listen to adults. Do what you're told. * Good listening. Good girl! Great job following instructions! You did exa...

17/05/2013

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15/05/2013

This is an amazing video highlighting the need to look more mindfully at the subjective experience of those who we interact with, before determining our responses to them and our judgements of them.

This is so relevant to parenting and education also:
Before we intervene, respond or judge a child based upon their behaviour, take the time to consider what might be going on for them, what might be scaring or confusing them? Consider their subjective experience before considering how best to support them.

http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Wl2_knlv_xw&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DWl2_knlv_xw

WOW! A profound look at life, in 4 minutes. You have to watch this -- and share it. We literally welled up with tears -- very rarely does that happen. The ca...

26/04/2013

For the growing number of you who homeschool or who are considering homeschooling, here is some great practical advice


http://www.freehomeschooldeals.com/homeschooling-for-free-and-frugal-affording-to-homeschool-a-special-needs-child/

Tips on how you can afford to homeschool your special needs child.