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Toner for Autism- website

Joel — Thur, 26 Jun 2008 14:03:43 GMT

I would be interested in getting your input. My name is Joel Pearlman, and my 8 year old daughter (Danielle) has autism. Obviously Im passionate about autism and about a year ago I decided that I would really like to figure out a way to help the cause. Quick background on me, I have successfully run my own business for 18 years (Image One) which has given me the ability to focus on my passion. I decided to start an organization called www.tonerforautism.com. The site sells ink and toner for printers with the idea that people are buying these products for their home or businesses; why not make a purchase with purpose? Our mission is to raise awareness and donate at least $1,000,000 by contributing 5% of every sale to organizations that support autism related research and issues, such as Autism Speaks. I would love to get your feedback and or help in spreading the word to other people who support this important cause. Please check out the website at www.tonerforautism.com and let me know your thoughts. Thanks!

ONLINE AUTISM TRAINING

AC.com — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:25:37 GMT

Try Autism Classroom's online training powerpoint:
Introduction to Autism/Definition and Characteristics Power Point
To view the powerpoint: Go to the Home Page and click on the button for the online training. Download the file, then look for the icon that says "View Show." Click on "view show" and the power point presentation will appear. Adjust your volume accordingly.
http://autismchatboard.com/6monthtraining2

Who created or designed this website?

Sarah — Mon, 05 May 2008 20:33:38 GMT

Hello I am a teacher in Ontario in Canada and I am taking Special Education Part One and I am doing an assignment which requires me to find and review a website. I thoroughly enjoy your site and I just wondered who designed this website?
Thank you!

BOOK REVIEW of Autism Classroom's book

AC.Com — Sat, 03 May 2008 12:22:27 GMT

The following comments are BOOK REVIEWS of Autism Classroom's book "How to Set Up a Classroom for Students with Autism."

In need of help for an autism class

Tabitha — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 22:58:52 GMT

Hi, my name is Tabitha. I am a student at Alvernia College, located in Pennsylvania, where I am a dual major in elementary and special education. I am taking a course on autism. As a requirement, I must interact with a person with autism. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to interact with me. This will most likely be a few emails back and forth. Or if you would not like to, is there anyone that you know that would be willing to. I will keep everything confidential. However, I must provide evidence to my professor. I will remove your name from any emails that are exchanged.

Thank you so much!

future educator

suewho758 — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 19:29:17 GMT

Hi! I am looking for parents or older students to give me input or discussion about ways to be more helpful to preschool autism students. I am also looking for an alternative to time out for students. How can I best work with a student who is always labeling and avoiding interaction with peers? Bubbles has been a big hit with me to encourage interaction with peers. Do you have any other useful suggestions? Thanks for your time.

Time out?

Chris — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 04:40:03 GMT

I have this belief that time out used as a consequence is not appropriate for children with autism. A teacher I work with uses this tecnique often with non-verbal low functioning children with autism as a punishment for acting out: like one is a pincher, they other throws fits anytime he doesn't get his way. I think there is so little going on in the classroom that is positive at times that the ladies just are at a lost of what to do. I have been in the classroom and it is overstimulating for me. The tv is on playing the same tape everyday (it is a way to keep one child at peace) But seriously what is he learning, at the same time the radio is playing, and another child will be screaming, while the finally the last child is flapping around the room. I don't think I could do it everyday.

Social Story for teacher going on Maternity leave

Melissa — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:33:44 GMT

Hi, we are trying to get my student ready for first grade, it so happens that the first grade teacher we chose for him is pregnant and will be out of the next school year for 13 days. I was wondering if any one had a social story to go with the situation or knew where i could find one.
thank you

Please Share this website with a friend

AC.Com — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:20:46 GMT

If you know someone who is a teacher, para-educator, administrator, student teacher, related service provider or parent or family member of a child with autism, please refer this site to them. We will continue to update and add hopefully helpful information for teaching a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Thank you. You can copy, then paste the website name below:

www.autismclassroom.com

Risperdal Questions

Carrie — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:23:05 GMT

My son was diagnosed with PDD-NOS about a year ago. Through speech therapy and an Intensive Day Treatment facility he has showed great improvement. Today a psychiatrist/psychologist prescribed Risperal to help with his rage and temper issues. Is there anyone who has taken it or has a child who takes it? I did some online research and I get all the conflicting information about how bad it can be and how good it can be. I'm looking for information from someone with personal experience.
Thanks A Lot!!!!

How should it look?

A. Kennedy — Thur, 28 Feb 2008 18:12:44 GMT

I am wondering if anyone has insight into how a classroom should look. What areas do you have, how are those areas sectioned off, or are they not sectioned off?

If I were to paint the room, what color(s) should I use? And should each area be a different color?

Do desks or tables work best or should there be both?

Does anyone know of a website that has strategies on how a room should look? Not schedules, routines, etc..

Hopefully this will help...

russ — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:49:18 GMT

Hi all,

I am beginning a new website that has some helpful tips about dealing with autism....

http://findautism.googlepages.com/

Hope this helps...

best of wishes!

genetics

karen — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 06:48:52 GMT

hi all,
my question may be a bit out of the ordinary but here goes. I have worked with a child with autism for 2 years now and her behaviour overall deteriated toward the end of 2007. nothing we did worked in the end even though we had strategies, visuals, aba, iep in place. what i found out was that her uncle is institutionalised (mental problems) on her fathers side and her mother is manic depressive(bipolar) would this be a mitigating factor towards or incorporated in her autism? in oz we start school tomorrow (feb 4) and her new assistants are not happy about what they witnessed last year (physical and emotional assault) on those who were working with her (myself included) and are dubious about this year. any help would be appreciated.
thanx
karen

Single Parents Please Read

single mommy — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 02:58:29 GMT

If you are a single black mother or father and would like to meet others like you, please visit this new group on Yahoo!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/justoneparent/

Holiday Gift Ideas

AC.com — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 19:09:11 GMT

Please if anyone has any holiday gift ideas for parents, family members or teachers of children with autism list the ideas here.

Also check out our site page which has some ideas for gifts:
http://autismchatboard.com/holiday_gift_ideas

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