Category Archives: Autism
A little over a year ago Rowan and I visited Cabela’s (an outdoor shop that has an impressive display of taxidermy) for the first time and it was here that he discovered and fell in love with their ‘Big Buck … Continue reading
It is generally accepted that children on the autism spectrum have a deficit in or delayed theory of mind. Theory of mind can be defined as the ability to attribute mental states (thoughts, beliefs, desires and intentions) to ones-self … Continue reading
Horses adorned in feather bowers, beads and colourful handprints…a solitary and yet serene child emptying a rainbow coloured paddling pool, sending steams of water and trickles of colourful plastic balls on different trajectories down a forest trail…a second child, enjoying the effects of these … Continue reading
The Sage Colleges is launching a new program for college students with special needs, called the Achieve Degree. This online bachelor’s degree was developed by Sage in colloboration with Excelsior College specifically for people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders or … Continue reading
At a fundraising dinner for a school that serves children with learning disabilities, the father of one of the students delivered a speech that would never be forgotten by all who attended. After extolling the school and its dedicated staff, … Continue reading
For all those who’ve declared the autism-vaccine debate over – a new scientific review begs to differ. It considers a host of peer-reviewed, published theories that show possible connections between vaccines and autism. To find out more visit the following … Continue reading
In the following video Temple Grandin, diagnosed with autism as a child, talks about how her mind works — sharing her ability to “think in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss. She makes the case … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: the Horse Boy Method, autism specific therapeutic techniques, using horses to address sensory issues and promote direct communication. Rupert Isaacson, author of the international bestseller ‘The Horse Boy’ and producer of the highly acclaimed movie of the same … Continue reading
