Technology and Autism

• By: Robin H. Morris
• January 1st, 2014
• assistive technology, autism communication, behavioral therapy, language acquisition, social interaction, speech development, technology use, visual learning
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Technology is a beautiful thing. It can change lives. Years ago, our friend Charlie, who has since passed away, remarked that “someday, we will be able to collect all of our information and store it in a device the size of a credit card.” Charlie did not live to see his auspicious vision. So...

The Lighter Side of the Spectrum: A Mom’s View – Our Story

• By: Carrie Cariello
• January 1st, 2012
• advocacy, communication, diagnosis, early intervention, family experiences, parenting, speech development
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People often ask me how I knew something was wrong with Jack, and how old he was when we noticed warning signs. Obviously autism unfolds differently for each individual; some demonstrate symptoms very early on, while others grow and interact normally until a particular age and then they seemingly...