http://WWW.AUTISM-AWARENESS.ORG/articles AAIG - aggregated feeds en http://EzineArticles.com/6833506 In our experience with Asperger's syndrome, we as parents, have tried many different ways to reward our son's positive behaviour at school. We would take him swimming or to the park or maybe buy him a special gift. The only drawback in this type of reward system is, that if your child goes on a run of rough days in class, it's not fair to deny all the fun things you could do together. Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:58:22 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6844756 The American Psychiatric Association has a new definition, or diagnostic criteria for autism, which can leave a lot of children without therapies. Or, help the children who truly need it. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 19:01:40 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6851528 Just because someone appears to be qualified to be an autism teacher for your autistic child does not necessarily mean that they will be good for your child. An autistic child will come to see their autism teacher as a role model and you want to make sure that such a person really has the personality and character that is worthy of being viewed as a role modem, which is not always the case as this article outlines. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:14:35 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6845644 Did you sense how your identity changed when you became a parent? At the moment of birth or adoption, our lives are never the same because once a parent, always a parent. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:33:51 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6842063 Children with sensory integration disorder or sensitivities to light and sound, can resist going out for a walk, playing on the playground, and even going for a ride in the car. Sensory integration disorder is when the brain doesn't understand the information it is receiving from the senses and misinterprets it. When a child is sensitive to the brightness of light or sound that it is either too loud or high-pitched, they may overreact and exhibit a variety of behavioral challenges, such as crying, screaming, having headaches or stomachaches. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:09:37 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6840892 A classroom for children with autism should never be more than 4 students to one teacher and an aide. I am amazed that educational leaders do not get the attention those with this disability need to overcome challenges they experience in learning. The mass production concept in America simply does not work for those with learning challenges. Children get lost in the shuffle, act-out, daydream or simply stay stuck where they are. I work at a private special needs school where we do not believe in the sardine approach to education. I would encourage parents to demand small classroom size for their child with learning problems. Maybe the teacher will actually develop a relationship with the child, understand their learning needs and style and the child will actually have a chance to get what they need. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 13:49:53 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6819915 ASD is a group of developmental disabilities that greatly affect a person's social, communication and behavioral abilities that a person typically deals with throughout their lifetime. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) estimate the rate of autism occurrence is 1 in 100 children in the United States. This high number of occurrences makes ASD more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and AIDS combined. Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:21:54 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6815509 Once your child has been diagnosed with ASD, begin researching best practices for effective learning. Autism is a lifelong disability, however, research indicates early intervention using the principles of applied behavior analysis (ABA) can make significant changes in your child's ability to learn and meet his or her potential. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 16:41:07 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6837889 Friends are important to people. Having friends and creating friends for your autistic child could be challenging. How will you be able to accept this challenge and help your child who has the disorder of autism, create friendships? Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:49:13 -0500 http://EzineArticles.com/6829232 Transitions are often a major challenge for those with Asperger's. I witness this first hand with my nine year old son and see the amount of stress and anxiety he endures when he faces change. For example, this past Christmas break he enjoyed two quiet weeks at home mainly playing with his new toys, one play date, and a couple of family gatherings. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:06:05 -0500