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January 1, 2008

Down Syndrome, Language, Literacy, SLP

This article can be found on Down Syndrome Online. Down Syndrome Online offers comprehensive information about Down syndrome, including articles, books and scientific papers. Read the full text of “Language and literacy” on the Down Syndrome Online Website HERE...

Books by and for Children with Autism

January 1, 2008

Autism, Book

[Source: New York Times ‘Arts Beat’ Blog] April is Autism Awareness Month, and given the increase in the number of children with autism spectrum disorders (the rate is in constant dispute, but some estimate that A.S.D. affects as many as 1 in…...

Batten Disease Links

January 1, 2008

Batten Disease, Links

Batten Disease Support and Research Association – The Batten Disease Support and Research Association (BDSRA) is the largest support and research organization in North America for families that have children with the disease. We currently serve over 1,200 families in the United States,…...

January 1, 2008

Aspergers Syn, Autism, OT, School Psych, SLP

[Source NPR.org] In many ways, Mark Heim is a typical senior at Colorado State University. He has the kind of smart humor you’d expect from someone who excels in computer science, engineering and math; his T-shirt reads, “Department of Redundancy Department.” But…...

January 1, 2008

Book, SPD

In this elegant approach to the often-elusive subject of sensory integration, Carol Kranowitz, M.A. (author of the best selling book The Out-of-Sync Child), and expert occupational therapists Stacey Szklut, MS, OTR/L and Dr. Lynn Blazer-Martin, Ph.D, OTR, plus other leading experts have…...

January 1, 2008

Cerebral Palsy, PT

By: Neurological and Physical Abilitation Center (NAPA) Reprinted with the express permission of Lynette LaScala of NAPA Center. Background and Purpose: Intensive therapy (IT) programs for children with neurological disorders have changed pediatric rehabilitation; although, currently there is no conclusive evidence in support of…...

January 1, 2008

Article, Language, SLP

By: Caroline Bowen Caroline Bowen PhD provides speech-language pathology information and resources for consumers, professionals and students. We thank Dr. Bowen for explicitly allowing us to link to her articles.They are all found on her Website Dr. Bowen outlines the various stages for learning,understanding,…...

Angelman Syndrome Links

January 1, 2008

Angelman Syndrome, Links

Angelman Syndrome Foundation, The Angelman Syndrome Foundation is a national 501©(3) organization of families, caregivers and medical professionals who care about those with Angelman Syndrome. Our mission is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman Syndrome through education and information, research,…...

January 1, 2008

Autism, Book, SLP, Social Skills

by Michelle Garcia Winner Students with social cognitive learning deficits face enormous challenges not only in their day-to-day relations with the world around them, but also in the fact that few professionals, educational or medical, understand the core of these student’s deficits.…...

January 1, 2008

Cerebral Palsy, Early Intervention, PT

Therapy Information Lokomat® Training for Infantile Cerebral Palsy Infantile cerebral palsy is caused by brain damage that is present from birth. As a result of this damage, the patient finds it difficult to coordinate certain movement sequences, or may not be able…...