The Autism Society of America

Hi Everyone! Adding to resources for families...This is Amy from ATS. I wanted to let you know what we are developing to help schools, and parents, and providers of service for Autism solve the issues related to staff training, or parent training. Check us out on Facebook. Become a FA...N! Autism Training Solutions. Also our blog is chock full of ideas, teaching tips, etc. Check us out, let us know what your needs are! www.AutismTrainingSolutions.com

Great resource!

My son was suspended last week because we had a meeting on my sons IEP and they suspended him from school, sooo not right. They were mad becuase we invited a lady fromn the Autism Society.

Been there, done that. I've had Asperger's all my life (I'm 70)and just found out what my problem was 2 years ago when my daughter was diagnosed with it. People,it seems especially the schools seem to think we are retarded, "bad", or just weird. Fnally we got the State head of special student services involved and hinted at a federal lawsuit. That IEP is mandated and the school, or state can't jerk it around.
Good luck! you'll need it. MC

Thank you for supporting Autism. "Living with Autism is a challenge to most families but living in our world is a greater challenge to an individual with Autism - help them in their journey through life" Sandy Howarth
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This is GREAT!!! If you like boats you may have interest in this: CRUISE 4 AUTISM...
Hi everyone! New to this group and son on Spectrum. Also in Travel business so we do a CRUISE 4 AUTISM every year. In 2010 it's in March and we probably will add more as requests for new groups and private groups come in. For now, if you are interested: www.cruise4autism.com Phone:913-362-6900 Email: autism.events@sbcglobal.net Everyone from anywhere is welcome!

Curious how we can get our theaters involved in Roseville, Ca. My son is 4 and we haven't tried to take him yet and would love to have an opportunity like this.

No Matter What supports autism.

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I DEFINITELY AGREE WITH YOU JACQUIE SPARKS - WE DO NEED MORE ADVOCATES THAT HAVE BEEN IN OUR SHOES

Many states provide training through the Dept of Education to allow citizens to become special education advocates that mediate between schools and parents. I truly enjoyed the time I spent doing this!

Good luck to all who have little ones starting school this week. My little guy just started, rough week but hopefully he will adjust. Hang in there little guys!!!!

I have a five-year-old son who was diagnosed with autism two years ago. We've had great results with ABA, and he started in a regular kindergarten class this week. What we discovered at that point is that the educational system is fundamentally broken when it comes to offering meaningful education to our children with autism. As my husband and I ... Read Moresearch for answers for our son, I wondered if some of you might share your stories, concerns, and ideas about how we might change public education to better educate our children. I have started a Facebook group called "Autism and Education." I invite any of you who are interested in having a discussion about education and autism with other parents, educators, and concerned citizens to join the group and share in our work of describing and implementing significant educational change.

Sounds great! A beginning experience for an Autistic child is what he will remember about an event the most. So if you were patient with him and let hiim do things at his own pace, he will likely remember it fondly and be ready to go in the water the next time around! It's good to hear folks taking their time with Autistic kids! I know, because I am an autistic adult!

Something like that will make all the difference in the world for your grandson! New experiences for me when I was very young were sometimes rushed and I got afraid and never got over my fears! GOD BLESS You for taking your time with him!

Your right! Autistic kids need their folks to advocate for them endlessly because otherwise they do get kicked aside. I love hearing that folks are interested in helping childran on the spectrum they way I am seeing here.
But there is "NO CURE" for Autism. It is a neurological disorder of the brain and a person born with it, dies with it. But advocacy is a very good way to help the kids with Autism feel loved and accepted for just who they are!

the best gift an autistic child can have is involved parents. we must never stop fighting for them.

Being supportive, caring understanding and accepting, is truly the best way to give him a good start in life. Advocate for him in all that does and stand up for him when others do not. Let him learn things at his own pace and never rush him into things that are unfrimilar to him. Autistic people of all ages have difficulty with change. Things ... Read Moreneed to be eased into his life. Remember that a person with Autism views the world in a whole different way than other people. Repect his limitations and always give him the space he needs.

I like what you have to say Rena. :)