Does your child experience the world like you do?
Posted by Dror Schneider on November 10, 2011
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our sensitive child may experience the world differently. A few things you can do to minimize conflict and misunderstanding.
People With Autism Need Visual Strategies
Posted by Jeffrey Maloney on September 25, 2011
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ost individuals with autism think in pictures. They use the visual centers of their brains to think and process information. This visual way of thinking supports language and communication, but seems to never replace it fully.
How To Make A Visual Schedule At Home
Posted by Jeffrey Maloney on September 5, 2011
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his article explains how to make visual schedules at home, using the materials that are around you every day.
Why We Use Visual Schedules
Posted by Jeffrey Maloney on September 5, 2011
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isual schedules are a core strategy used with people with autism. They help them make sense out of a confusing world. A visual schedule tells them what is happening, what will happen, and allows them to create purposeful activity. A schedule must be visual because people with autism do not think primarily in words.
Websites for Speech and Language Development
Posted by Jourdan Saunders on August 26, 2011
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ome great websites for parents and teachers regarding information on specific topics and/or general information regarding Speech and Language development.
The Importance of Play: Games for Children with Autism
Posted by Jourdan Saunders on July 27, 2011
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utismGames.org serves as a resource of games that young children with Autism Spectrum Disorders can play. Video models of games are provided that parents/caregivers can view and learn from including: tips and strategies for making games more educational, fun, and so much more!
Spotlight on Toilet Training
Posted by Jeena Staff on June 28, 2011
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his is from zerotothree.org web site under resources for parents. It is a tip sheet on skill sets for a toddler and what you can do to help support these skills. Around 18 months, children start developing control over their bladder and bowel movement, this article has good suggestions for potty training.
Jeena Teen is Published in the book "Best of Teen Writing 2009," with forward by Elie Wiesel, Nobel Peace Laureate
Posted by Arya Baskar on June 27, 2011
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ari Srinivasan, one of our Jeena Teens (dx with Autism), won a National Gold Award in 2009 from Scholastic Inc, for his personal essay. His essay was published in the Book "The Best of Teen Writing 2009" with a forward by Elie Wiesel. Nobel Peace Laureate
My Eye Surgery by Nirali Gandhi
Posted by Arya Baskar on June 27, 2011
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irali Gandhi is a 14 year old Jeena Teen. This is an article she wrote for the Jeena Yahaan 2011 Brochure.
Writings on Autism/ Disability (by Hari Srinivasan - a Teen with Autism)
Posted by Arya Baskar on June 23, 2011
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ari Srinivasan is a 16 year old Jeena Teen (Dx Autism) and a prolific writer. His posts with insights on Autism and Disability follow.