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Early Intervention is so crucial for Autism Spectrum Disorders and very young children with developmental delays.

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    ASD - First 100 Days Kit

    Submitted by admin on 16 May, 2012 - 16:11

    First 100 Days Kit (by Autism Speaks) is "A tool kit to assist families in getting the critical information they need in the first 100 days after an autism diagnosis."  Highly recommended if  your child is has developmental delays and/or suspected/diagnosed Autism Spectrm Disorder.  (The booklet is at the bottom of this article)

    What topics does the booklet cover? 

    About Autism
    Why was my child diagnosed with Autism? And what does it mean?
    Why does my child need a diagnosis of Autism?.
    How is Autism Diagnosed?.
    What is Autism?.
    More information on the Symptoms of Autism.,,
    Unique Abilities that may Accompany Autism.
    Physical & Medical Issues that may Accompany Autism.,

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    Parents angry over special needs cuts (Irish Examiner, 27/8/2010)

    Submitted by admin on 2 September, 2010 - 11:14

    Claire O’Sullivan, Irish Examiner, Friday, August 27, 2010

    PARENTS of special needs children said they face further cutbacks after the Department of Education confirmed children signed up for the free preschool year will have specialist home tuition hours cut. 

    Cutbacks
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    Children’s Language Development Project, Galway

    Submitted by admin on 4 January, 2010 - 16:30

    The Children’s Language Development Project is based in Oranmore, Co Galway and is open to any child between the ages of 2 and 6 who presents with a language delay or disorder.

    We offer both group sessions in the preschool and one to one tuition in the form of ABA. The school runs 5 days a week from September through to July. Children are taught according to their individual ability and strength and our programmes are designed to enhance the specific need of each child.

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    ABA Natural Reinforcers

    Submitted by admin on 1 September, 2009 - 22:36

    Natural Reinforcer List


    1. Give "go play" and pull child back to you by back of shirt. Do several times. It usually builds a smile and a lot of times when you don't grab the shirt the child will back up to you to do so.

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    Lovaas - criteria for Autism Treatment (Educational)

    Submitted by admin on 16 April, 2009 - 18:59

    A two page letter, October 1996, by Professor Ivar Lovaas discussing the elements of Behavioural Intervention required by the UCLA approach: A Behavioural emphasis, Family participation, One-on-One instruction (at least initially), Integration, Comprehensiveness, intensity and individual differneces are outlined.

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    Indicators of ASD

    Submitted by admin on 5 February, 2009 - 19:02

    ASD is defined by a certain set of behaviors that can range from the very mild to the severe.

    Possible Indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorders

    * Does not babble, point, or make meaningful gestures by 1 year of age
    * Does not speak one word by 16 months
    * Does not combine two words by 2 years
    * Does not respond to name
    * Loses language or social skills

    Some Other Indicators

    * Poor eye contact
    * Doesn't seem to know how to play with toys
    * Excessively lines up toys or other objects
    * Is attached to one particular toy or object
    * Doesn't smile

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    Autism diagnostic centre to open in West (07/Nov/08)

    Submitted by admin on 27 November, 2008 - 22:30

    Mayo Advertiser, November 07, 2008. By Mary O’connor

    Plans are in the pipeline to open a diagnostic centre in the west next year for children with autism. The facility is the brainchild of the Action for Life Foundation, a non profit organisation which provides services for children with autism and developmental delay.

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    Gut and Psychology Syndrome

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    Tools for Learning, Bray

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    First Signs, ASD Flags

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