Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Special Needs Summer Program Fair, Thursday January 28th

Dublin’s Special Education Advancement Council (SEAC) will host its 3rd Annual Summer Program Fair for parents of children with special needs

The Autism Puzzle: January Edition

Project Lifesaver

The ‘Eating Piece’ In Autism

The role of healthy eating is often overlooked when addressing concerns for children. The foods that we eat can affect how we think, feel and behave.  Eating intervention can play a significant role in improving outcomes for all children, including those with Autism. 

What is a medical home?

American Academy of Pediatrics provides families great information about the medical home model.

What is Applied Behavior Anaylsis or ABA?

Parents are always asking what is ABA?  This will really help families learn more about ABA.

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Make Your Home Safer…

Sarah Smalley will be the presenter at Pediatric Therapy Partners’ Parent Information Series on February 25th. Join us to find out what you can do to make your home safer…read more here.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Resources for Families and Professionals

Looking for Resources?  There are some great ones here in Ohio for individuals with autism, their families and professionals who work with them - and they are just a click away!  The Autism Society of Ohio, the Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) and the Ohio Department of Education - Office for Exceptional Children all have excellent resources.  Check them out here!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Music Therapy

Music therapy is available in several ways: 1-on-1, pairs, groups, at therapy centers, in a home setting.  Consider trying music therapy with your child, music may speak to them in ways we can’t even see. And if it doesn’t go perfectly from day one…try again…I’m sure glad I did with Brady :-)

Monday, December 07, 2009

What Holiday Gifts Are Best For Children With Autism?

It may not be widely known, but choosing holiday gifts for children with autism is different. What’s your take on shopping for holiday gifts?

Monday, November 23, 2009

My son is loving his communication device!  Wow, he loves hot chocolate!  Who knew?

Is your child non-verbal or has little language?  PECS is great but I wish I would have started using a communication device earlier with my son.  I now let parents know to move to a communication device as soon as you can.

Ohio’s Children’s Buy-In program, a state-funded program for certain uninsured children

This program was created as part of Governor Strickland’s plan to “Turnaround Ohio,” to provide more uninsured Ohioans with access to affordable health care. It was expected that 5,000 children will be enrolled in this program by June 30, 2009.  However, only a small number have enrolled and I wanted to help get the word out! There are financial requirements that are a lot more affordable compared to Medicaid income guidelines

Saturday, October 31, 2009

Finding Therapy Centers

Parents of children with autism are always looking for providers of speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, music therapy, and social groups.  I have provided a list of therapy centers I know of providing these services, and I’ve included their address, phone number, website, therapies they offer, and funding they accept.  Click here to see the list.

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Great gluten/dairy free tortillas found in regular grocery stores.

As you know it is tough making sandwiches that taste good for kids with gluten/dairy free bread.  Grill up a tortillas that can be found in the regular grocery.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Using your Ohio Medicaid card

When your child receives a waiver in the state of Ohio, they qualify for a Medicaid card. The Medicaid card can be an amazing tool for your child, not to mention it can save you a TON of money! Let’s face it…autism is expensive…and a Medicaid card can help in many ways. The only downside is it doesn’t come with any instructions or a “Where to use your Medicaid card” booklet. I have learned many uses for the Medicaid card over the last year, and I share them with you in my latest blog on www.autismpuzzlemom.com.