60 Minutes Meets Jake the Math Wizard with Autism
January 21, 2012
Did any one catch this interview on 60 minutes about Jake the prodigy math wizard? I had a feeling when I saw the preview that he was a kid with autism. What’s kind of weird to me, is that they didn’t mention his autism until the segment started. It would have been nice if they…
Autism Hangout Interview January 20th, 2012
January 20, 2012
We had a great time today hanging out at Autism Hangout talking about kids with autism and The Social Express. Thanks Craig!
How to get your kids with autism to ask you for help
January 17, 2012
One thing our twin boys have in common with apparently most people in the world is their love of computers. Our early riser especially likes to play with it before the rest of us are even awake! The last few days the computer he uses hasn’t been working. Surely he MUST want to use it.…
Lessons for Kids with Autism from Google’s 3D Software
January 16, 2012
I just came across a great article that talks about a 12-year-old boy named Chris with high functioning autism using a program called Sketch Up. Chris participated in a University of Utah study that was published in the December issue of Family & Consumer Sciences Research Journal. For the past year and a half Chris…
How to Choose an App for Kids With Autism
December 23, 2011
You’re so excited! You just discovered the app store on your computer or your mobile device, however, your head is spinning with the amount of apps available for kids with autism. From social skills to math and everything in between, no worries, I know how you feel. I remember my first time checking out apps…
Getting Your Kids with Autism into Community Sports
December 14, 2011
Community sports and kids with autism can feel like a scary situation for most parents who are raising a child or children on the spectrum. How could our boys possibly follow the directions, stay with the group or not have a meltdown which could distract the other team members from their fun time? These were…
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