Introducing Ollibean Think Tank Member Nicole Eredics
We are very proud to introduce Ollibean Think Tank member, Nicole
Special-Ed Students at Greater Risk of Bullying, Being Bullied: Study
TUESDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- Students with visible disabilities
Jedd Hafer of Love and Logic ® answers your parenting questions
We recently had the pleasure of speaking with Jedd Hafer, of Love & Logic® and asked him some of our questions. Jed's one of those people that you start talking to and feel like you've known him forever.
ASAN Public Comment on Defining HCBS in 1915i
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network applauds the Centers for Medicare
Introducing Ollibean Change Leaders
Introducing Ollibean Change Leaders - comprised of the most innovative,
Change Leader: Larry Bissonette
Our first Change Leader is artist and disability rights advocate, Larry Bissonnette. Larry's art, writing, presentations, and films are changing perceptions about disability around the world. His quote in Wretches & Jabberers, "More like you than not" says it all.
National Council on Disability (NCD) Honors Life of Justin Dart
Listen to the heart of this old soldier. As with
Amy Sequenzia: Happy to be Myself
Respect, understanding, acceptance.Things that make me happy.Respect, understanding, acceptance. These things make me grow.
Christine Ashby appointed director of School of Education’s Institute on Communication and Inclusion
School of Education Dean Douglas Biklen has announced the appointment
ASAN Public Comment on DSM-5 ASD Criteria
Today is the last day to provide public comment to
Holly Robinson Peete and the Living with Autism Workshop
Holly Robinson Peete describes one of her main goals for HollyRod is to eventually create a St. Jude’s like center for autism where children can receive treatment.
U.S. Department of Education Announces New Awards in Technology and Media Services
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Special Education Programs
Amy Sequenzia: Respect How I Choose to Speak
I type my words because I am non-speaking. One of
Genetics: 2q21.1 variations link autism, attention deficit
Copy cat: Repeated stretches of DNA on either side of
One Day without Starbucks for Sebastien and Mitochondrial Disorders
Sebastien is an 11 year old boy, who likes to do things any other 11 year old boy likes to do- play video games, watch sports on tv (especially his favorite player, Lebron James), and play baseball.
$1 million suit alleges teacher abused autistic boy
By Chris Roberts, NBCBayArea.com SAN FRANCISCO -- A special education
Larry Bissonnette featured on National Geographic
The amazingly talented artist Larry Bissonnette, of Wretches Jabberers, will be featured on an upcoming episode of the National Geographic TV program, Taboo.Check it out.
Stop IDEA Funding Cuts!
There could be some big changes awaiting you during the
MindSpec launches new science outreach website: Autism Reading Room
MindSpec proudly announces the public launch of its new science
Diffuse White Matter in Brain Linked to Language Impairment, Amplified with Autism
Research published last month in the American Journal of Neuroradiology found anomalies in the connecting neural tissues between two primary language processing centers of the brain in autistic children and children with language impairment. The findings indicate that the differences existed in all participants but were more pronounced when language impairment was a factor for the child.
Carnivores, Carnitine Metabolism, & Autism
It is currently being postulated that the carnitine deficiency is linked to autism and in certain cases carnitine supplements may help.
Supporting Adults With Autism
By Melanie Grayce West Over the last decade, there's been
Science-Based Decision-Making in Special Ed
Last month, I wrote an article for Special Education Advisor,
Jackson, Miss., schools to no longer handcuff students
JACKSON, Mississippi (AP) — Public schools in Jackson, Mississippi, will
Videos games as therapy?
Video games may not be as bad for us as our mothers told us. The latest foray into the virtual realm stems from the Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, citing that targeted rehabilitation of patients with Cerebral Palsy can be achieved through the use of active video games (Nintendo Wii, Xbox 360 Kinect, Playstation Move, etc.).
Are charter schools bad at special ed?
Critics say public charter schools have an unfair advantage over
Helping Special Education Students, and Paying With His Career
There was no particular moment when Harris Lirtzman decided to
Assistive Technology – What is UDL, NIMAS, and AIM?
The National Instructional Materials Accessibility Standard (NIMAS) creates a national
Many Parents of Kids With Autism Don’t Put Faith in Pediatricians
WEDNESDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) -- Many parents of children
iPad gives voice to kids with autism
Sharia Siddiqui uses an iPad to help her communicate. Her
Autistic Kids at the Movies: Where Shhhh Isn’t Allowed
On April 10, thousands of children with autism will be
1 In 3 Autistic Young Adults Lack Jobs, Education
CHICAGO (AP) â One in 3 young adults with autism