Newman poses with Kristen

Newman

Newman is a seven year old quarter horse

Newman

Newman is a seven year old quarter horse

Newman

Newman is a seven year old quarter horse

Newman

Newman is a seven year old quarter horse

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In Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT) the human-animal bond is utilized to help meet therapeutic goals and reach individuals who are otherwise difficult to engage in verbal therapies More...

NEW mirror feature for VAST Autism 1 promotes oral motor sequencing and self–monitoring

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Using a mirror while practicing speech sounds provides crucial visual feedback to help individuals improve their muscle coordination and sequencing for speech.more...

VAST Autism 1– core  NEW!

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VAST-Autism combines the highly effective concept of video modeling with written words and auditory cues to help individuals acquire relevant words, phrases and sentences more...

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The Holiday show

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Lois & America share tips, resources and apps to help make this holiday season a great family experience. GFCF apple pie with Chef Tom Dickinson. Carlys voice-Arthur Fleischmann and Samantha E more...

Some Pig! Some Impact! Buttercup!

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Some pig! I remember when my husband called and asked, “are you sure you want this little guy? He looks a bit, well, ugly and uptight.” Taking a look at the picture myself I had no choice but to agree. more...

Autism TodayTV

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Autism TodayTV is a public service show dedicated to the 1.5 million families struggling to cope with the overwhelming effects of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) live better, happier lives; By providing more...

Apps for Autism—Winner of The Benjamin Frankin Award

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It's official Apps for Autism is a winner of the IBPA Benjamin Franklin Award. I feel honored and delighted to see more...

Lois Brady on Autism Hangout With Craig Evans

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Craig Evans from Autism Hangout chats with Lois about Apps for Autism and how integrating disciplines can better serve our students

Speak, Move, play and Learn With Children on the Autism Spectrum

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This book is a great practical resource brimming with activities and guidance for using ideas from speech-language pathology and occupational therapy to boost communication, sensory, integration and coordination skills in more...

Building a Foundation for Language and Learning

Technology's inherent interactive capabilities is one of the reasons Cindy today can sit focused and engaged on a variety of theraputic Apps...
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What Educators and Therapists are Saying

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VAST Autism Core has yielded better than expected results with students and patients across a wide variety of settings more...

The iPad Brings Hope for Non-Verbal Students with Autism

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Harvey is a 13 year old non-verbal young man with autism. He is proficient in using picture exchange and voice output devices including the iPad more...

Apps for Autism

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These apps are easily customized and work well for students, teachers, therapist and families of students with autism, cerebral palsy, stroke more...

News

A link Between Certain Proteins and Autism symptoms

Hyperconnectivity of neuronal circuits due to increased synaptic protein synthesis is thought to cause autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).see abstract...

For Children with Autism, Attention-focusing Therapy Offers Long-Term Language Benefits

A therapy in which adults actively hold the attention of preschool children with autism by pointng to toys and using other attention-grabbing exercises results in more...

Signs of Autism show Up on MRI at 6 Months of Age

Children who develop autism have pervasive abnormalities of the brain white matter and altered neural developmental trajectories even before symptoms appear more...

Apps for Autism– News Video By

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People with autism whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate. Lesley Stahl reports. Video...

Back To School Tool Kit

As the rate of autism diagnosis increases, many more public and private schools will include students with autism. Learners with autism may have some additional challenges in the school environment, more...

Five Tips For a Happy Future for Kids with Autism

Parent's greatest worry is what will happen to their children when they are no longer able to watch over and advocate for them more...

Studies link Infertility Treatments to Autism

Every parent of a child with autism wonders what might have caused the disorder. Does it secretly run in the family? Was there a toxic more...

UC Davis Mind Institute to Participate in Clinical Trial of Targeted Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X syndrome is the leading genetic cause of intellectual disability and the leading single-gene cause of autism more...

Checklist May Help Identify Autism Earlier On In Life

Identifying autism as early in life as possible increases the chances of being treated sooner more...

Animal Assisted Therapy

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(AAT) is a useful modality that can be incorporated easily into the therapy session. When used in learning environments, animals invoke trust, empathy and attachment and facilitate relationship-building between the patient and therapist. more...