Greetings Everyone and Happy Mother's Day to the Moms ~

Here are some news stories that were published this past week.

Autistic quadruplets and their parents work to overcome problems

ABOUT THE SERIES

TODAY: The Mann boys are diagnosed with autism and the family researches therapy to find the best treatment.

MONDAY: Teachers and therapists say early intervention has helped the boys adjust to school.

TUESDAY: The Manns ensure the boys get to interact with other children in sports and other activities outside the home.

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/051108/met_198423.shtml

Meet the Manns - http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/051108/met_198424.shtml

Vaccine case draws attention to autism

http://chronicle.augusta.com/stories/051108/met_198426.shtml

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Robert Hughes wrote the book, Running with Walker, which I have and read many years ago. I never got aroud to reviewing it, but think that will be in the near future. Robert wrote an article today in the Chicago Tribune.

What autism means to a Father

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/opinion/chi-autism-walker_thinkmay11,0,875460.story

You can post a comment on this one as well.

This article is not pleasant, but a reality we need to be aware of. This is out of Orlando, Florida. Teachers' Aides Accused Of Kicking, Choking Autistic Students In Class:

http://www.local6.com/news/16204429/detail.html

The latest articles from the Autism Spectrum Disorders site at BellaOnline.com.

Tub Safety Handle too risky for Child with Autism
This is a product that is marketed to parents to assist with toddlers in the tub, as well as to the autism community and for elderly patients.

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56801.asp

Extended School Year (ESY)
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43383.asp

Year end Teacher and Therapist Gifts:
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43400.asp

Grads with Autism
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art43533.asp

I am glad that the Stanley Greenspan Online Course was extended through May 24th and I registered for the post conference on Sensory Processing Disorders since my son Matt is a sensory seeking kid. I really enjoyed watching the case examples from the first conference and seeing the difference once the parents are coached from Dr. Greenspan. You can still register until May 17th. I recommend it.

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