iPrompts - New Autism Technology 7 Replies

I just downloaded the new iPrompts application on my iPhone and I bought an iPod for my providers.  I haven't had enough time to give a review yet but Sarah LOVES it.  The visual for her is so good. …

Tagged: autismapps, iprompts, autism

Started by Michelle Abbott in Autism Technology. Last reply by Michelle Abbott 6 hours ago.

ABA Therapy 7 Replies

Now that the bill has passed requiring insurances to cover ABA, does anyone know of BCBA therapists that will be accepting insurances, or at least looking into it?

Started by martha in General Discussion. Last reply by Kelly Walker 6 hours ago.

Social Skills Groups 11 Replies

Please share your experiences with social skills groups for individuals (children/adults) diagnosed with ASD. -thanks-nze

Started by Nzenalu Obinelo in General Discussion. Last reply by Nzenalu Obinelo 12 hours ago.

Sharing autism and those awkward social moments

Nzenalu Obinelo posted information about Social Skills Groups. I found this article by Brian Field who is the co-founder of the Autism Support Network. The article has some very interesting informat…

Tagged: Resource, Children, Social, Autism

Started by Sharon Stephens in General Discussion Sep 2.

Getting shafted by the school system? 1 Reply

My nephew (8yrs) was evaluated a year ago at a testing center for Autism in TN. He tested 'borderline Aspergers'. When the school was notified, they recommended that he see the school contracted Auti…

Started by bbryant in Education and Schools. Last reply by Nancy Lucci Aug 31.

Do Elders have Autsm or Alzheimers? 6 Replies

I work with the Elderly popoulation and lately with many folks with Dement and Alzheimers. It is amazing to me that a lot of the teaching and coping methods used in Autism are also used with Alziheim…

Tagged: Autism, Dementia, Seniors, Elderly, Alzheimers

Started by Sharon Stephens in General Discussion. Last reply by Sharon Stephens Aug 29.

Application training

This past summer I attended this seminar to learn what types of applications for the IPOD could help some people I work with to communicate and increase independence. Let me tell you, this training b…

Started by Mindy Pond in General Discussion Aug 26.

New brain scan detects autism in 15 minutes

Here is a brief video on a new brain scan to detect autism in the UK that the BBC reported on.    http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-10934844

Tagged: autismuk, autismdiagnosis, brainscan, autism

Started by Michelle Abbott in Latest Medical News Aug 25.