"The limits placed on people with autism are those placed on them by others." Jerry Komar, Editor Autism News and Views
Are We Underestimating the Potential of Children with Autism?
That's a question that's being asked more often. A recent piece in Scientific American {"The Hidden Potential of Autistic Kids"} suggests we are.
Rose Eveleth, the author of the piece, points out researchers are beginning to rethink what the potential of children with autism really is. Their conclusion is worthy of additional study. We might actually be underestimating the overall abilities of children with autism (note: many of us in the field, including parents, have believed this for some time). For example, many researchers now believe the data we've been using for decades is faulty. In addition, it appears intelligence testing of children with autism may be one of the reasons. In fact, different tests of intelligence report very different pictures of their potential. The article recounts the experience of Laurent Mottron, a psychiatrist at the University of Montreal. In addition to Mottron's research, he summarizes his own experience growing up with two brothers with autism.
You can access the rest of this study at www.scientificamerican.com/
Another Great Source of Information on Autism
You don't have to look further than The Spectrum Times for another great source of information on autism. All you need to do is visit http://spectrumtimes.blogspot.com/. Do yourself a favor, visit the site today.
The 10 Commandments of Parenting: Moses Missed These
Autism Support Network presented "The 10 Commandments of Parenting A Child With Autism." They include:
Suggested Christmas Gifts For Your Child
Are We Underestimating the Potential of Children with Autism?
That's a question that's being asked more often. A recent piece in Scientific American {"The Hidden Potential of Autistic Kids"} suggests we are.
Rose Eveleth, the author of the piece, points out researchers are beginning to rethink what the potential of children with autism really is. Their conclusion is worthy of additional study. We might actually be underestimating the overall abilities of children with autism (note: many of us in the field, including parents, have believed this for some time). For example, many researchers now believe the data we've been using for decades is faulty. In addition, it appears intelligence testing of children with autism may be one of the reasons. In fact, different tests of intelligence report very different pictures of their potential. The article recounts the experience of Laurent Mottron, a psychiatrist at the University of Montreal. In addition to Mottron's research, he summarizes his own experience growing up with two brothers with autism.
You can access the rest of this study at www.scientificamerican.com/
Another Great Source of Information on Autism
You don't have to look further than The Spectrum Times for another great source of information on autism. All you need to do is visit http://spectrumtimes.blogspot.com/. Do yourself a favor, visit the site today.
The 10 Commandments of Parenting: Moses Missed These
Autism Support Network presented "The 10 Commandments of Parenting A Child With Autism." They include:
- You Shall Seek Out Therapists. Specifically, seek out Occupational/Speech/Physical therapists and ABA consultants.
- You Shall Find A Support Group.
- You Shall Engage in Floor Activities.
- You Shall Play With Various Weird Textures.
- You Shall Establish At Least Two Appropriate Toys To Play With.
- You Shall Limit Your Communication To Two or Three Phrases.
- You Shall Include Structure At Home.
- You Shall Hold Hands While Walking in Public Places.
- You Shall Establish A Play Date (with other children). It's important to ensure your child engages with other peers.
- You Shall Believe That All Things Are Possible and Never Lose Hope.
Suggested Christmas Gifts For Your Child
