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Comment on Part 1 – Why ‘Play’ is SO Important for Children with Autism by Recover from Orthopedic Surgery

Recover from Orthopedic Surgery — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:38:04 +0000

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Comment on Part 2 – Why ‘Play’ is SO Important for Children With Autism by Alexey

Alexey — Sat, 29 Oct 2011 11:18:22 +0000

Hi Monique!
Thank you very much for all ideas.
Video is excellent idea but it would be also good to have a summary as was mentioned in post above.

Comment on Part 2 – Why ‘Play’ is SO Important for Children With Autism by Belinda

Belinda — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 11:46:23 +0000

The video doesn’t play very well for me – it stops every sentence to download more. If possible it would be good if it could be downloaded upfront rather than streamed so I can watch it off the web.
I think I prefer reading late at night in a quiet house

Comment on Therapy needs to fit in with your family life by Isabelle

Isabelle — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:42:35 +0000

Very valid, pithy, sucnicct, and on point. WD.

Comment on Improving Speech and Language in Children with Autism using Video Modeling by Monique

Monique — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:49:19 +0000

@ Amy Hi. Are you referring to Video Modeling as a therapy tool or our Parent Training DVDs? Neither are intended to be delivery models on their own but tools/techniques that can be used in conjunction with an appropriate treatment approach. Such training devices and techniques are used with the aim of enhancing the effectiveness of any therapy already being carried out. Having said that, our training resources are very helpful as stand alone training tools (not therapy) that families can use independently of any particular delivery model to increase their knowledge of the individual difference of their unique child.

Comment on A Quickie but a Goodie! by scott

scott — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:47:14 +0000

Hi, i found with my 4 year old autistic boy it seemed maximum stimulation or exposure to everything helped him. ie a ritual of a movie every meal, he’d want to watch and guess what he’d eat, but also he was exposed to talking, activities, play, colours etc etc ie watching the cartoon tinkerbell, barnyard etc.
get him to help set up the meal, he had input into his food.
I beleive in vitamimins and give him a vitamin c and a multivitamin everyday.
he’s been receiving speech therapy since he was 2 and occ therapy with noah’s ark since he was 2.
i worked with my son everynight with flashcards, games, counting also riding his bike.
he also had endoure his mother and my marriage breakdown, wich was drawn out. i now have full custody of him and my other 3 childen.
now he is 4 and a half and is doing amazingly. i’d say his main issue is a speech deficiency, but his speech and comprehension is coming along quite well.
to sum it up, i know he will go to mainstream school and do well.
what can i say, but maximum exposure to everything, ie daycare, kinder, speech path, occ path, videos, book, toys etc
good luck all
scott and brodie

Comment on Improving Speech and Language in Children with Autism using Video Modeling by Amy

Amy — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 10:49:57 +0000

Hi Monica,

I’m a new grad Speechie. The concept of this blog is fantastic. However, I’m not sold on the idea of using DVD for therapy?? What external evidence are you using to support this service delivery model?

Thanks, Amy.

Comment on Back on Deck for 2009 by Summer Camps

Summer Camps — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 06:06:47 +0000

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Comment on Is Your Child’s Therapy Team Really Working Together? by Delaney

Delaney — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 13:36:13 +0000

my son therapy team working collaboratively. he had an O.T but no speech pathology because we don’t have any speech pat in our place. So we get a Sped Teacher who can handle my son. I wish i can get a Home program for my son. But they talk every time and and share what to do. I wish we can have speech pat here. thanks monique for you moral support.

Comment on 7 tips for disciplining children with autism by Leeona Bailey

Leeona Bailey — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 03:29:12 +0000

Hi there.just wondering if you can help.I have an eleven year old boy with autism(high functioning).I can not get him out of bed in the mornings for school.He slleps through his alarm that wakes everyone else up and takes about half an hour to get up.I have a routine but we very rarely stick to it in the morning as by the time he is up he has to be out the door.He goes to bed at 8.30pm sometimes it takes him awhile to get to sleep.I have put him to bed eartlier but it doesnt make any difference.Please help Thankyou