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AppAbles giving "advice to Special Needs Parents and Teachers"

Hi5! AppAbles is "trying to make he world of apps clearer for those with Special Needs." AppAbles "promotes apps (and their Developers) that benefit the Special Needs Community."

AppAbles shares 2 codes for a picture exchange communication AAC iPad app called 'So Much 2 Say'. This Augmentative and Alternative Communication app is designed for those with cognitive and language impairment. With Drag 'n Drop Network Sharing Feature, you can copy cards/categories to/from other iPads. More features are: include your photos and record our voice. Learn more about this AAC app by 'Close 2 Home Apps, LLC.

Also, AppAbles shares 'The Story Mouse Talking Books' "bookshelf filled with all the classic Fairy Tales from your youth." 'The Story Mouse' app "actually looks and reads like a real book." download for FREE with the FREE 'The Three Billy Goats Gruff' book! This app offers 13 Top In-Apps in iTunes (iPad/iPhone) with downloadable audio books via 'The Story Mouse' website. Read the Q & A at
AppAble: The Story Mouse Talking Books: The Story Mouse Talking Books App is like your very own bookshelf filled with all the classic Fairy Tales from your youth. Mix that ...

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Parent-Teacher Conference

' Parent-Teacher Conference'    
   Is your Parent Teacher Conference a 'Good, Productive and Enjoyable' Meeting about the Student?

Communication is essential during the school year. Parents, Teachers, Aides and Principals should maintain effective Communication throughout a Student's academic life.

We recently participated in a Parent Teacher Conference to discuss our child's Progress and inquiries on his Report Card(Progress Report).

We conversed with his 2 Teachers: Mild/Moderate and Kindergarten(General Education).

We met in a quiet, secluded area where matters of privacy could be discussed.

As Parents, we asked Questions, provided Insight about our Child and shared Comments.

His Teachers, asked Questions, provided Insight about their Student and shared Comments.

We learned.

We set goals/techniques.

We laughed.

We agreed to follow-up.

Communication is essential for a 'Good, Productive and Enjoyable School Year. :-)'

References & Resources

http://www.pta.org/2532.htm

Parent-Teacher Conference Tip Sheets for Principals, Teachers, and Parents / Browse Our Publications / Publications & Resources / HFRP - Harvard Family Research Project

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Enjoying The Hi-5s of Autism - A Family Experience

'a uniquely different' family sharing 'Positive perspectives' about living on the Autism Spectrum

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EnjoyHi5Autism - " Life on the Autism Spectrum can be Enjoyable."
{for Self-Advocates, Adults, Caregivers, Supporters of the Autism Spectrum lifestyle and people with disAbilities}

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http://www.twellow.com/babymiracle2005 @KBJ Cosse'



"disAbilityVOICE - Disability Rights Advocate"

'a global perspective of the disability world'
-  lifestyle, social networking, community, perspectives,
 relationships, interests, rights, careers, population, issues,
groups, legislation, advocacy, resources, supports, services

Communicating Basic Needs App

Hi5! EnjoyHi5Autism (1 second ago) Spam Hi5! Found #SpecialLearning on Facebook, then Twitter. Glad you have YouTube, too. Will sharew on our EnjoyHi5Autism sites: http://familyenjoyinghi5autism­.blogspot.com Check out Special Learning has a iTouch giveaway! ENJOY! References & Resources http://www.twitter.com/#!/speciallearning http://www.youtube.com/speciallearning1

Nov.1,2010-COMMUNICATIONSHUTDOWN.org !!!!!!!!!!! ! !!!!!!!!!!

Hi-5!


We support COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN!

We are raising Awareness and $ for Autism.

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN
for Autism Awareness and $

Charities around the world and people who support individuals with developmental disabilities, are joining
COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN!

People on the AUTISM Spectrum need your support.
Commit to logging off of all social media sites just for today.
This means, you will not enjoy your daily dose of:

• blogging
• sharing
• tweeting
• stumbling
• youtubing
• finding a friend
• texting
• buzzing up
• linking in
• digging
• uploading
• downloading
• posting
• fb-ing

AND
ALL THE OTHER GREAT, FUN, ENJOYABLE WAYS OF SOCIAL NETWORKING.

JUST FOR TODAY - Monday, November 1,2010

We know you can do it!

Support AUTISM - no social networking on 11.1.10

Today, we have logged off of social networking sites to support our son.

Our 5 year old boy enjoys the internet.  He enjoys sharing and tweeting.  He enjoys youtubing the most!

But, just for today, our family is enjoying another way to support AUTISM Awareness and raise $ for global charities helping autism spectrum efforts.

Go to COMMUNICATIONSHUTDOWN.org  COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN - no social networking on 11.1.10!  for more details.

Also, to view our original post about COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN, go to Wednesday, October 27, 2010 post and see more details about why and how you can help AUTISM efforts.

Remember, you can go online for business, donations, trainings, information, tv, and things like this.

But, today, we ask you to join us in logging off of social networking sites, just for today 11.1.10 to raise Awareness and $ for  AUTISM.  Thank you.

ENJOY!

Note:  This blog post was prescheduled to post on November 1, 2010.  So we ain't bloggin folks!

http://www.communicationshutdown.org/

11.1.10COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN

Hi5!

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN.org is a global event on November 1, 2010 to raise awareness and funds for AUTISM efforts around the world. Go to COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWNCOMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN for AUTISM awareness fundraiser at  https://communicationshutdown.org/.

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN FOR AUTISM  

"It's a global initiative to raise much-needed funds for autism groups in over 40 countries. By shutting down social networks for one day on November 1, we hope to encourage a greater understanding of people with autism: ...who find social communication a challenge."

To join, simply make a donation to receive a CHAPP (charity app). The CHAPP spreads the word, gives a shutdown badge to wear online and adds your picture to a global mosaic of supporters, next to the celebs."

"Here is a short video which explains more about it: (YouTube video)"

[We support individuals on the Autism Spectrum, like our 5 years old son. Join the global COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN in support for many who are, - like our son - 'Enjoying the Hi5s of Autism', KissKissHugs-Love Moomie and Dada]


What is the link between communication and autism?      

"Social communication is one of the biggest challenges for people with autism. By choosing to shutdown your social networks for one day, you will have some idea of what it's like for people with autism who face this challenge every day.

Rachael Harris, a counsellor and supporter, who herself is on the autism spectrum, put it best when she said, "Electing to shutdown social communication mirrors autistic silence. But it also draws attention to the isolation and intense loneliness experienced by those who are impeded from connecting socially with others. The CHAPP is a powerful way to create a sense of empathy towards those on the autism spectrum."

[We support Rachel Harris and others like our 5 years old son. Join the global COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN in support for many who are, - like our son - 'Enjoying the Hi5s of Autism', KissKissHugs-Love Moomie and Dada] 

https://COMMUNICATIONSHUTDOWN.org

WE HAVE ALREADY LINKED 

OUR GOOGLE, FACEBOOK, TWITTER, YouTube and SCREENSAVER

to join

COMMUNICATION SHUTDOWN.org

on 11.1.10

ENJOY!

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'Staring is Rude! ...unless you're in Cote d'Azur'




Hi-5!

We are sharing this post, as the result of responding to another post on Facebook.
One of our FB Friends is exposing the fact that money is being raised for Autism needs based on the misconception that living with ASD is 'bad'.

This is what we wrote in support of his expose' -

Ya hit the nail RIGHT on the head!

Image by Mickael Casol via Flickr

go STARE there! 

Just like strangers tend to want us to publicly share, apologize and offer impromptu explanations about our kids 'strange' behavior. I've stopped unnecessarily apologizing and sharing with rude, insensitive 'inquirers'. It's not like people with autism are willingly engaging in 'bad' behavior like drunk drivers. THEY ARE BORN OR DEVELOP ASD! Many have spent years in therapies trying to learn how to display appropriate  behavior. The unique behaviors of individuals on the autism spectrum are ways they interact and adapt to other people and the environment. I was told by a special education specialist that "all behavior is COMMUNICATION."

It was an Ah Ha! moment for me. I started weaning myself from invading my son's privacy and embarrassing him by always telling strangers about his developmental disabilty in order for them to accept him and his nonviolent behaviors. I've learned to ignore stares and POLITELY remind starers that STARING IS RUDE.

While at the pediatrician yesterday, I did not offer or acknowledge the strangers rudely starring at my son's way of playing while in the kid-friendly waiting area. He was not disruptive or destructive -just played and spoke  differently. Suddenly the 'starers' go from discomfort to amazement when our 5 year old routinely shifts and starts incorporating counting to 100. Next the 'starers' shift from amazed to inclusive sharing as he points to and phonetically says the letters on the ABC carpet while using sign language. Like 'Transformers', they change from shoving their kids away to easing them over to 'boy wonder'. Some are too shocked to move or talk. BUT, the newfound 'Integrators' rush their precious youngins - just a draggin-tossin dem chern over to the impromptu 'Autism learning-style center'.

Now, these former 'separatists' command their children to listen. learn and engage in parallel play with 'the smart kid'! Remaining true to their rudeness, they never once ask if it is ok to bombard him with their 'teach my kid' requests.

I am so proud of my growth and acceptance of his neurological condition. I am extremely proud of him who daily wakes up with a smile on his face ready to face this strange world he lives, learn and recreates in as a boy diagnosed with autism.

Your loving Moomie

{Y.M. offered this humorous advice: ...  if you go to the Cote D'azur people make staring a pass time... Just tell people your children are from the Riviera :)) }

ENJOY!

Note:
*Upcoming Topic:  Worth STARING at...
Our son enjoys alphabets.  We will feature the unique 'letter' sculptors that are...                          'Worth STARING at...

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Ten Things Your Student With Autism Wishes You Knew


Insight from a child’s perspective.

By Ellen Notbohm

1. Behavior is communication.

All behavior occurs for a reason. It tells you, even when my words can't, how I perceive what is happening around me. Negative behavior interferes with my learning process. But merely interrupting these behaviors is not enough. Teach me to exchange “bad” behaviors with proper alternatives so that real learning can flow. I want to learn to interact appropriately. Negative behavior usually means I am overwhelmed by disordered sensory systems, cannot communicate my wants or needs or don’t understand what is expected of me. Look beyond my behavior to find the source of my resistance. Keep notes as to what happened immediately before the behavior, documenting people involved, time of day, recent activities and current settings. A pattern may emerge.

Do you know how your child with Autism communicates to his/her Teacher?

Do you know that your child with Autism may communicate differently with his Teacher than the way he/she communicates with his family?

Does the Teacher of your child with Autism knows how he/she communicates?

Enjoy!

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