November is Epilepsy Awareness Month!
Epilepsy is a condition that causes seizures that affect one's mental and physical functions. A person is officially diagnosed with epilepsy when they have two or more unprovoked seizures within a short amount of time. A seizure is when a part of the brain "misfires" and sends erratic, uncontrolled signals that interfere with normal functioning. A seizure can last from seconds to minutes.
Approximately 1.3 to 2.8 million people have epilepsy in the U.S. and 65 millions world-wide. According to the Epilepsy Foundation, "Epilepsy is the fourth most common neurological disorder in the U.S. after migraine, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease. Its prevalence is greater than Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, and Parkinson's disease combined."
When we hear about epilepsy, most people immediantly think about the epileptics on T.V. who have those "grandma seizures." However, not all seizures result in convulsions. My brother's doctor says that, "A seizure can be just the twitch of a finger."
A friend of mine has epilepsy. David is twenty-four years old now and is my first experiene with epilepsy. His seizures an last from a few seconds to several minutes mintes. The longest seizure he has ever had lasted 45 minutes! I asked him to write about what ti was like to live with epilepsy. Here is what he had to say:
What is it like living with epilepsy? There are pros and cons. The pros are you never have to be the designated driver and you don't have to pay for car insurance since you can't get a driver's license unless you go can go a year without having a seizure. So I will probably never get one. I have had to live with epilepsy since I was in the fourth grade and now being twenty-four, well, that's a while. Really, the only problem I have living with epilepsy is that when a person first finds out that I have epilepsy, they think I'm crazy.
Epilepsy is actually very common amongst those with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). One of the girls we tutor at SFL-FATE is autistic and epileptic. I have never seen Kiley have a seizure, at least one severe enough that she would show outward signs of it, but I know from others that they who have suspected her to be having seizures in some moments when she seems to stare off into space.
About 1 out of 10 children and adolescents have had or will have a seizure sometime in their lifetimes in America. That's twenty-five million people! However, 20% to 40% of children and adolescents with autism also have epilepsy.
Participate in the Epilepsy Foundation's "30 Days in 30 Ways" to spread the word about epilepsy by doing one thing per day in November. Click the following link to see what you can do each day to spread epilepsy awareness: http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/getinvolved/neam/30days30ways.cfm.
Friday, November 1, 2013
Tuesday, October 1, 2013
Rett Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Rett Syndrome Awareness Month!
According to WebMD, Rett syndrome is a "rare, severe, 'girls only' form of autism." It is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and usually appears in children between six months and eighteen months of age.
Boys who develop Rett syndrome usually die shortly after birth. This is because, in boys, Rett syndrome is much more severe. Rett syndrome affects the X chromosome and since boys have only one X chromosome, whereas girls have two, the disorder affects boys much more severely and they die quickly. So, this disorder mainly occurs in girls, with 1 out of 10,000 to 15,000 eventually developing the disorder.
Click the following link to read the entire artile: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/rett-syndrome.
"Clint Black, our national spokesperson featured in our publi service campaign, is holding a 'Black Out Rett Syndrome' concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 27th to raise money for Rett syndrome . . . Clint will be there to make it a tremendous Rett syndrome event and personally thank every one of you for showing!"
According to WebMD, Rett syndrome is a "rare, severe, 'girls only' form of autism." It is an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and usually appears in children between six months and eighteen months of age.
Boys who develop Rett syndrome usually die shortly after birth. This is because, in boys, Rett syndrome is much more severe. Rett syndrome affects the X chromosome and since boys have only one X chromosome, whereas girls have two, the disorder affects boys much more severely and they die quickly. So, this disorder mainly occurs in girls, with 1 out of 10,000 to 15,000 eventually developing the disorder.
Click the following link to read the entire artile: http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/rett-syndrome.
"Clint Black, our national spokesperson featured in our publi service campaign, is holding a 'Black Out Rett Syndrome' concert in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on October 27th to raise money for Rett syndrome . . . Clint will be there to make it a tremendous Rett syndrome event and personally thank every one of you for showing!"
Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month!
Down syndrome may not be an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but it is a learning disorder, just like autism. Those with Down syndrome often have problems with delayed development, behavior problems, speech and language developing slower, and speech being difficult to understand. It occurs in about one out if seven hundred newborns.
Birth defects and severe medical conditions are often seen in those with Down syndrome. Half of the children with this disorder have a heart defect. Fifteen percent of people have hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces less thyroid hormones than normal. This lowers a person's metabolism, which increases their chances of gaining weight and becoming obese. Leukemia is not as common, but is seen in children with Down syndrome. This is a cancer of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood.
Click the following to read the entire article: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/down-syndrome.
"NDSS founded the Buddy Walk in 1995 to spread out mission of promoting the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome at the local level. The national program has grown from 17 Walks in 1995 to over 250 Buddly Walks expeted this year. Last year, over 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk and $11 million was raised to support both local and national programs. Most Buddy Walks take place in and around October in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month."
Click the following link to learn more about the Buddy Walk program: http://www.ndss.org/Buddy-Walk/.
Down syndrome may not be an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), but it is a learning disorder, just like autism. Those with Down syndrome often have problems with delayed development, behavior problems, speech and language developing slower, and speech being difficult to understand. It occurs in about one out if seven hundred newborns.
Birth defects and severe medical conditions are often seen in those with Down syndrome. Half of the children with this disorder have a heart defect. Fifteen percent of people have hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces less thyroid hormones than normal. This lowers a person's metabolism, which increases their chances of gaining weight and becoming obese. Leukemia is not as common, but is seen in children with Down syndrome. This is a cancer of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the blood.
Click the following to read the entire article: http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/down-syndrome.
"NDSS founded the Buddy Walk in 1995 to spread out mission of promoting the value, acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome at the local level. The national program has grown from 17 Walks in 1995 to over 250 Buddly Walks expeted this year. Last year, over 285,000 people participated in a Buddy Walk and $11 million was raised to support both local and national programs. Most Buddy Walks take place in and around October in celebration of Down Syndrome Awareness Month."
Click the following link to learn more about the Buddy Walk program: http://www.ndss.org/Buddy-Walk/.
Sunday, July 28, 2013
Blog Moved!
I have moved this blog over to WordPress.com with a new name!
To see the new blog, go to www.autism4life.wordpress.com!
I will delete this blog in a few weeks!
To see the new blog, go to www.autism4life.wordpress.com!
I will delete this blog in a few weeks!
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
Tumblr's aspergersismyworld
Just this morning, I found an amazing blog on Tumblr that everyone should see. The blogger's "name" is aspergersismyworld and she is a twenty-three-year-old with Asperger's syndrome. In her blogs, she talks about different experiences she goes through in her life.
The following are actually quotes from her blog:
On her blog, she offers everyone to ask her a question. If you would like to ask aspergersismyworld a question, click the link above to go to her blog, then click "? Ask me anything" at the top. You don't require a Tumblr account to do this.
The following are actually quotes from her blog:
"So I was walking down the sidewalk in my own neighborhood when I noticed my neighbors sitting outside. I suddenly felt the urge to cross to the other side of the street to avoid any possibility of social interaction. It was a jolt of anxiety that hit me like a bullet. It was quick and powerful. Every cell in my body was screaming for me to run, avoid the scary humans."
"I’ve gone a long time without thinking about my life. If I start to then I begin to realize how unfulfilled it is. I think about all of the things I could be doing. I’m held back by fear. Fear of change and the new and scary things in the world I’ve never dealt with."
"So once I was waiting to cross a busy street when I noticed that a city bus was slowing down and pulling up to me. I realized that I was standing by a bus stop and the driver must have assumed I was waiting for the bus. For about two seconds I considered actually getting on the bus in order to avoid the possibility of an awkward situation. I ended up making the sane and logical decision to tell them I was not getting on but the fact that I even considered doing otherwise is kind of funny. Aspergers."Click the following link to see her blog: www.aspergersismyworld.tumblr.com.
On her blog, she offers everyone to ask her a question. If you would like to ask aspergersismyworld a question, click the link above to go to her blog, then click "? Ask me anything" at the top. You don't require a Tumblr account to do this.
Monday, July 8, 2013
Monthly FATE Meeting - July 13, 2013
This month's FATE meeting will be this Saturday on July 13.
The meeting will be held in Conference Room 2 (Floor 1, by the lunchroom) of
the Coffee Regional
Medical Center
in Douglas , GA.
Summer break is coming to a close and soon school will be up
and running again. Be sure to come to what will probably be our last meeting
before school starts. There is no cost of admission and anyone is welcome to
attend.
E-mail FATE at facingautism@gmail.com for any questions,
comments, or concerns.
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Parent Tips: Surviving 4th of July Fireworks
"They're the symbol of our independence and bring joy to the faces of many. But, for people that experience intense sensory input, they can be thunderous and blinding. And each year so many of us stop and ask ourselves, 'Do we go?' 'What about our other children who really enjoy fireworks?' 'Do we think our child can tolerate getting through this?"
"Maybe there are some things we can do to help make this traditional festivity an enjoyable experience for the whole family."
Click the following link to see the entire article: http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/articles/view/parent-tips-surviving-4th-of-july-fireworks.
"Maybe there are some things we can do to help make this traditional festivity an enjoyable experience for the whole family."
Click the following link to see the entire article: http://www.pathfindersforautism.org/articles/view/parent-tips-surviving-4th-of-july-fireworks.
Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Monthly FATE Meeting - May 11, 2013
On Saturday, May 11, 2013, Facing Autism Together Everyday (FATE) is having a meeting at the Coffee Regional Medical Center in Douglas, Georgia. The meeting will be held in Conference Room 101 on the ground floor on begins at 11:00 AM.
These monthly meetings are not for members only. Anyone is welcome to attend and feel free to bring your children.
Contact FATE at facingautism@gmail.com for any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hello.
Check out FATE's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/facingasd.
These monthly meetings are not for members only. Anyone is welcome to attend and feel free to bring your children.
Contact FATE at facingautism@gmail.com for any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hello.
Check out FATE's Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/facingasd.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Apps 4 Education
I have made a website using Weebly.com called Apps 4 Education.
As you know, I have posting about different educational apps on this blog. However, each app is just under the category of "Educational Apps." On Apps 4 Education, I have the apps organized
Click the following link to go to my new site: www.apps4education.weebly.com.
As you know, I have posting about different educational apps on this blog. However, each app is just under the category of "Educational Apps." On Apps 4 Education, I have the apps organized
Click the following link to go to my new site: www.apps4education.weebly.com.
Sunday, April 21, 2013
April 21 - Discount Apps
Word Wonderland (Primary) Full by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Grammar Wonderland (Primary) by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Grammar Wonderland (Elementary) by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Everyday Mathematics Monster Squeeze by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Everyday Mathematics Equivalent Fractions by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.
Everyday Mathematics Beat the Computer Multiplication by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Everyday Mathematics Addition Top It by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Everyday Mathematics Divisibility Dash by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.
Sail Through Math by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPad, iPod touch, and iPad.
Country Mouse and City Mouse by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Little Red Riding Hood from McGraw-Hill Education by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Why the Sea Is Salty by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Jack and the Beanstalk from McGraw-Hill Education by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Little Red Hen - Interactive Reader by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Jargon Hunter from Reading Laboratory 2.0 by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $0.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Spell 'til You Drop from Reading Laboratory 2.0 by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $0.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
ABC Phonics Rhyming Bee - Preschool Kindergarten learning game by Abitalk Incorporated is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Puppet Workshop - Creativity App for Kids - Lite by Sebastian Bachorzewski is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It only compatible with the iPad.
Expand It! HD by FDG Entertainment is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Expand It! by FDG Entertainment is a $0.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
ChuggaBugga by Ador Entertainment Inc. is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
The Trip Little Critter GamePak by Silver Dolphin is a $3.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Montessori ABC for Kids HD: Learn and Trace Alphabet Letters by Kids Academy Company is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Montessori Numberland HD by Les Trois Elles Interactive is a $3.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Gus' Little Coin by ZANZIBOOK is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.
Tizzy Driving Adventure by Tizzy Labs, LLC is a $2.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Grammar Wonderland (Primary) by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Grammar Wonderland (Elementary) by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Everyday Mathematics Monster Squeeze by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Everyday Mathematics Equivalent Fractions by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.
Everyday Mathematics Beat the Computer Multiplication by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Everyday Mathematics Addition Top It by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Everyday Mathematics Divisibility Dash by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.
Sail Through Math by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPad, iPod touch, and iPad.
Country Mouse and City Mouse by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Little Red Riding Hood from McGraw-Hill Education by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Why the Sea Is Salty by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Jack and the Beanstalk from McGraw-Hill Education by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Little Red Hen - Interactive Reader by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $1.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Jargon Hunter from Reading Laboratory 2.0 by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $0.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Spell 'til You Drop from Reading Laboratory 2.0 by McGraw-Hill School Education Group is a $0.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
ABC Phonics Rhyming Bee - Preschool Kindergarten learning game by Abitalk Incorporated is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Puppet Workshop - Creativity App for Kids - Lite by Sebastian Bachorzewski is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It only compatible with the iPad.
Expand It! HD by FDG Entertainment is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Expand It! by FDG Entertainment is a $0.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
ChuggaBugga by Ador Entertainment Inc. is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
The Trip Little Critter GamePak by Silver Dolphin is a $3.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Montessori ABC for Kids HD: Learn and Trace Alphabet Letters by Kids Academy Company is a $2.99 app that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Montessori Numberland HD by Les Trois Elles Interactive is a $3.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Gus' Little Coin by ZANZIBOOK is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPod touch, iPad, and iPhone.
Tizzy Driving Adventure by Tizzy Labs, LLC is a $2.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
April 20 - Discount Apps
Little Writer PRO - The Tracing App for
Letters, Numbers, Shapes, and Words by Innovative
Mobile Apps is a brand new app that is free for a limited time. It is
compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch.
Little Writer PRO - The Tracing App for
Letters, Numbers, Shapes, and Words is the full version of the app Little Writer - The Tracing App for Kids.
ABC Alphabet Phonics Plus for Toddlers by Abitalk Incorporated is a $2.99 app that
is free for a limited time for Autism Awareness Month. It is compatible with
the iPod touch, iPhone, and iPad.
Dr. Panda's Veggie Garden by TribePlay is a $1.99 app that is on sale
for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4,
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation),
iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
GazziliPuzzles by GazziliWorld LLC is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It
is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
GazziliShapes by GazziliWorld LLC is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It
is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
GazziliScience by GazziliWorld LLC is a $1.99 app that is on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It
is compatible with the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
Lilo helps the Easter Bunnies by Kelly Doll is a $1.99 app that is free
for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
123 Kids Fun ALPHABET by RosMedia is a $1.99 app that is on sale
for $0.99 for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4,
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation),
iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Spider's Lunch by Stefanie Goodson is a $2.99 app that is
on sale for $0.99 for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
The Lorax - Dr. Seuss by Oceanhouse Media is a $4.99 app that is
on sale for $1.99 for a limited time for Earth Day. It is compatible with the
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Tizzy Animal Alphabet Puzzles HD by Tizzy Labs, LLC is a $1.99 app that is
free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Sentence Key: WHO is DOing WHAT by Computerade Products is a $3.99 app that
is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Sentence Match: WHO is DOing WHAT by Computerade Products is a $3.99 app that
is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
iTooch 3rd Grade | Math, Language Arts
and Science worksheets for 3rd graders by eduPad
Inc. is a $9.99 app that is on sale for $2.99 for a limited time. It is
compatible with the iPad, iPod touch, and iPhone.
Grendel's Great Escape HD by Michelle Anaya is a $3.99 app that is
free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Curious George at the Zoo for iPad by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt is a $0.99 app
that is free for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Queen Anahit by VAHRAM GEVORGYAN is a $3.99 app that is
on sale for $1.99 for a limited time. It is only compatible with the iPad.
PeekABoo Bear. by Benerino Studios is a $2.99 app that is
free for a limited time. It is compatible with the iPad, iPhone, and iPod
touch.
Friday, April 19, 2013
April 19 - Discount Apps
The following apps are free for today only for Autism Awareness Month.
Phonics Make a Word 1 by Abitalk Incorporated is a $2.99 app that is free for today only for Autism Awareness Month. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Snuggle Mountain HD by PicPocket Books is a $2.99 app that is free for today only. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Kids Crossword by Shishir Dubey is a $1.99 app that is free for today only. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Phonics Make a Word 1 by Abitalk Incorporated is a $2.99 app that is free for today only for Autism Awareness Month. It is only compatible with the iPad.
The
Pig's Day by BelugaBloo
is a $0.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone
3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch
(4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Lullaby
Piano Book by BelugaBloo
is a $1.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone
3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch
(4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Chore
Pad
by Nannek is a $2.99 app that is free
for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Paul
The Imaginary - Read, Create, Share Kids Books by Storypanda
by Storypanda Inc. is a $2.99 app
that is free for today only. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Ordered
Fractions: Compare and Order Fractions Game by Justin Holladay is a $1.99 app that is
free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
eReading:
The Time Machine by Brain
Integration, LLC is a $1.99 app that is free for today only. It is
compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Pepi
Tree
by Pepi Play is a $1.99 app that is
free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S,
iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch
(5th generation), and iPad.
My
Friend Isabelle by PicPocket
Books is a $1.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible with the
iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Eye
Paint Animals by Curious
Hat is a $0.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone
3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch
(4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Viking
Rudi
by Mofables sp. z o.o. is a $1.99 app
that is free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4,
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation),
iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.Snuggle Mountain HD by PicPocket Books is a $2.99 app that is free for today only. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Kids Crossword by Shishir Dubey is a $1.99 app that is free for today only. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Snow
White by Fairytale Studios by Fairytale Studios is a $2.99 app that is free for today only. It is
compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Princess
Fairy Tale Coloring Wonderland for Kids and Family Preschool Ultimate Edition
by Eggroll Games LLC is a $1.99 app
that is free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and
iPad.
Take
It Easy by Ravensburger
Digital GmbH is a $1.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible
with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Happipets
by Happi is a $1.99 app that is free for
today only. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Times
Tables by Aleesha
Kondys is a $2.99 app that is free for today only. It is only compatible
with the iPad.
The
Chicken and the Egg by Plendy
Entertainment is a $2.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible
with the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd
generation), iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Bass
Cat
by LMuse Limited is a $2.99 app that
is free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Parts
of the Body for Kids by Mashal
Abdullah is a $1.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible with
the iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation),
iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Alphabet
Animals I Mix- for preschool and kindergarten kids
by PlaneTree Family Productions is a
$1.99 app that is free for today only. It is compatible with the iPhone 3GS,
iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th
generation), iPod touch (5th generation), and iPad.
Kiley at Just Jump for Kids
On August 11, 2012, Facing Autism Together Everyday (F.A.T.E.) held a meeting at Just Jump for Kids in Douglas, G.A. Just Jump for Kids is a great place that has four big blow-up slides and jump houses for children to play on. The meeting was the first announcement to F.A.T.E. members about the merger with Sensory Friendly Learning.
Mrs. Jeannie Bolstridge brought Catriona, her granddaughter with A.D.H.D., and Kiley, an autistic girl, while I brought my brother Garth.
When Mrs. Bolstridge had asked Kiley's mother whether or not she could bring Kiley as well, she had said that it was fine but that she didn't think that we would ever get Kiley in an enclosed space. She thought that we would be there five minutes ad have to leave.
Mrs. Bolstridge told me about this a few days before the meeting and has asked me what I thought about it. I told her that I would watch Kiley. I knew I wouldn't have to keep an eye on Garth, that was the second time he had been there, so I knew he would be no problem. He could just play and I could focus on trying to get Kiley on the blow-up things. I was determined that if I could get her on one, she would love it.
So, when we got to Just Jump for Kids, I said hello to everyone there and let Kiley look around before trying to get her on the smallest blow-up.
This one was for really young children. It has an opening in the front that you used to enter and exit. The opening had a net hanging down on the inside of it, which you just pushed through when you entered, but you had to pick up when leaving.
Inside, it had a horse inside that you could sit on, not all the way or you would crush it, but you could sit on it slightly. It had a little Native American teepee with a tunnel at the bottom that the children could crawl through. There was a dog sitting down for the children to pet and there was a slide in the back.
It did take some time before Kiley would get in. I took off my shoes and crawled in first, hoping that by seeing me in there it would help her fear. I laid down inside so that she could see my head through the hole and stuck my hand out. "Come on, Kiley. It's okay," I said again and again.
She would take a step toward me then whine and step back. This continued several times but she was a little bit closer each time. Finally, she took my hand and crawled in with me.
Mrs. Bolstridge, Bobbie, and I were so happy that she had a good time. We took lots of pictures of her. I took my camera out and just sat down inside the thing and took pictures for Mrs. Libby. I took a few videos too.
I was so proud of how Kiley reacted when another child climbed in.
At school, Kiley is considered "violent" because if something throws her off and she has a tantrum and no one tries to do anything to help her, she will hit whoever is closest to her. Now, that's if no one helps her. I have seen her hit a few times, she even hit me one time, but it wasn't hard enough to hurt. During tutoring, if she starts screaming, all we have to do is say nine words to her she always stops screaming: "Do you want to go sit in the truck?"
If you say this to her, she always stops, it may be for five minutes or five seconds, but she will say "No!" and calm down.
Anyway, when the little boy, maybe only three or four, climbed on I watched Kiley to see whether or not she would strike at him. She had never been on one of those bounce thing before, so I was worried she would get upset if someone she didn't know got on.
But Kiley never even tried to do anything. She stared at him long enough to make me worry that she would react, but this so-called "violent" little girl just carried on jumping like she had been doing. I was so proud of her.
The meeting at Just Jump for Kids had begun at 8:30 A.M. and Kiley lasted all the way to noon (over three hours) before it became too much and she had sensory overload, so Mrs. B. took her home.
I could not wait to get the pictures and videos I had taken of Kiley to her mom. I knew she would be so surprised to hear about how I had actually got Kiley onto one of the blow-ups since it was an "enclosed space."
This just goes to show that just because an autistic child is labeled as "violent" in school does not mean that they really are that way. Kiley was in an unfamiliar environment and in a confined space, which she has a hard time with, and she never once tried to hit anyone.
Mrs. Jeannie Bolstridge brought Catriona, her granddaughter with A.D.H.D., and Kiley, an autistic girl, while I brought my brother Garth.
When Mrs. Bolstridge had asked Kiley's mother whether or not she could bring Kiley as well, she had said that it was fine but that she didn't think that we would ever get Kiley in an enclosed space. She thought that we would be there five minutes ad have to leave.
Mrs. Bolstridge told me about this a few days before the meeting and has asked me what I thought about it. I told her that I would watch Kiley. I knew I wouldn't have to keep an eye on Garth, that was the second time he had been there, so I knew he would be no problem. He could just play and I could focus on trying to get Kiley on the blow-up things. I was determined that if I could get her on one, she would love it.
So, when we got to Just Jump for Kids, I said hello to everyone there and let Kiley look around before trying to get her on the smallest blow-up.
This one was for really young children. It has an opening in the front that you used to enter and exit. The opening had a net hanging down on the inside of it, which you just pushed through when you entered, but you had to pick up when leaving.
Inside, it had a horse inside that you could sit on, not all the way or you would crush it, but you could sit on it slightly. It had a little Native American teepee with a tunnel at the bottom that the children could crawl through. There was a dog sitting down for the children to pet and there was a slide in the back.
It did take some time before Kiley would get in. I took off my shoes and crawled in first, hoping that by seeing me in there it would help her fear. I laid down inside so that she could see my head through the hole and stuck my hand out. "Come on, Kiley. It's okay," I said again and again.
She would take a step toward me then whine and step back. This continued several times but she was a little bit closer each time. Finally, she took my hand and crawled in with me.
Mrs. Bolstridge, Bobbie, and I were so happy that she had a good time. We took lots of pictures of her. I took my camera out and just sat down inside the thing and took pictures for Mrs. Libby. I took a few videos too.
I was so proud of how Kiley reacted when another child climbed in.
At school, Kiley is considered "violent" because if something throws her off and she has a tantrum and no one tries to do anything to help her, she will hit whoever is closest to her. Now, that's if no one helps her. I have seen her hit a few times, she even hit me one time, but it wasn't hard enough to hurt. During tutoring, if she starts screaming, all we have to do is say nine words to her she always stops screaming: "Do you want to go sit in the truck?"
If you say this to her, she always stops, it may be for five minutes or five seconds, but she will say "No!" and calm down.
Anyway, when the little boy, maybe only three or four, climbed on I watched Kiley to see whether or not she would strike at him. She had never been on one of those bounce thing before, so I was worried she would get upset if someone she didn't know got on.
But Kiley never even tried to do anything. She stared at him long enough to make me worry that she would react, but this so-called "violent" little girl just carried on jumping like she had been doing. I was so proud of her.
The meeting at Just Jump for Kids had begun at 8:30 A.M. and Kiley lasted all the way to noon (over three hours) before it became too much and she had sensory overload, so Mrs. B. took her home.
I could not wait to get the pictures and videos I had taken of Kiley to her mom. I knew she would be so surprised to hear about how I had actually got Kiley onto one of the blow-ups since it was an "enclosed space."
This just goes to show that just because an autistic child is labeled as "violent" in school does not mean that they really are that way. Kiley was in an unfamiliar environment and in a confined space, which she has a hard time with, and she never once tried to hit anyone.
More Pictures of Kiley:
At one point, I had tried getting off of blow-up secretly to see how Kiley would react to being on there by herself. The first time I did it, she followed me out once she saw me standing outside . However, the second time, she was fine being in there by herself, which allowed me to take this picture of her.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Count-A-Licious Toddler
Count-A-Licious Toddler by Brainster Apps is a wonderful app for any child who needs to work on learning to identify, write, and count numbers 1 to 20. This app is very visually stimulating, so it keeps the child's attention. It costs $0.99 to download and there are no in-app purchases. It is compatible with the iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad.
Click on the following click to watch the App Guide video I made for this app on YouTube: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=w3zpW8yHfpc&feature=plcp.
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Tuesday, April 9, 2013
This Saturday
This Saturday is going to to be busy in South Georgia for Autism Awareness Month!
An Autism Awareness Day Celebration will be held in the auditorium of the middle school in Waycvross, Georgia. It will begin at 10:00 AM and end at 12:00 PM. This year's focus will be on education, awareness, and research. Erin Brooker Lozott, MS, CCC-SLP from the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta will be the keynote speaker. She is going to be speaking about the research being done on brain development and social competence in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). There will be other speakers as well as door prizes. goody bags, and refreshments from Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robins.
There will be time for you can come to the next event as well.
In place of the monthly meeting, Facing Autism Together Everyday (FATE) is having another Annual Autism Awareness Month Family Picnic at the park in Ambrose, Georgia. It will begin at 2:00 PM and has no set end time. The park is located on the corner of Highway 268 and Cypress Street in Ambrose. Come and bring your children. There are swings, a slide, a sandbox, and more for them to play in. If your child is one who likes to run off, the park is enclosed and there is only one enter/exit point. With so many there, your child won't be able to get out. Also, be sure to bring lawnchairs as there is very little seating at the park. There will be snacks and drinks provided.
E-mail facingautism@gmail.com for any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hello.
An Autism Awareness Day Celebration will be held in the auditorium of the middle school in Waycvross, Georgia. It will begin at 10:00 AM and end at 12:00 PM. This year's focus will be on education, awareness, and research. Erin Brooker Lozott, MS, CCC-SLP from the Marcus Autism Center in Atlanta will be the keynote speaker. She is going to be speaking about the research being done on brain development and social competence in Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). There will be other speakers as well as door prizes. goody bags, and refreshments from Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robins.
There will be time for you can come to the next event as well.
In place of the monthly meeting, Facing Autism Together Everyday (FATE) is having another Annual Autism Awareness Month Family Picnic at the park in Ambrose, Georgia. It will begin at 2:00 PM and has no set end time. The park is located on the corner of Highway 268 and Cypress Street in Ambrose. Come and bring your children. There are swings, a slide, a sandbox, and more for them to play in. If your child is one who likes to run off, the park is enclosed and there is only one enter/exit point. With so many there, your child won't be able to get out. Also, be sure to bring lawnchairs as there is very little seating at the park. There will be snacks and drinks provided.
E-mail facingautism@gmail.com for any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hello.
Monday, April 8, 2013
Talk About Curing Autism Now
At a F.A.T.E. meeting, a member showed us a website she had found called Talk About Curing Autism (T.A.C.A.) Now. She pointed it out because it has an article about how to get an iPad, or another “touch device”, for your child.
It also explains how to get the device written into your child’s IEP!
“Augmentative Communication (AC)/Assistive Technology (AT) device funding options include public school, private insurance, Medicaid, grants and private pay.”
Click the following link to go to the page: http://www.tacanow.org/family-resources/how-to-get-an-ipad-funded/.
Saturday, April 6, 2013
See Me Talk
See Me Talk by Kevin Hanasyk is an Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) app that normally costs $59.99 but is free for today only. It is only compatible with the iPad.
Family Day Picnic
I hope all of your calendars are blank on April 13 because that is the date for FATE's Annual Autism Awareness Month Family Day Picnic!
Where? The Family Day Picnic will be at the park in Ambrose, GA. It is located on the corner if 268 and Cypress Street in Ambrose. If your child is one who likes to run off, the park is enclosed and there is only one gate to get in or out.
When? The Family Day Picnic will begin at 2 PM. There is no set end time, just when it feels like time to go.
Be sure to bring lawn chairs as there are very little seats at the park. There will be snacks and drinks provided.
Send me an e-mail at facingautism@gmail.com for any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hello.
Where? The Family Day Picnic will be at the park in Ambrose, GA. It is located on the corner if 268 and Cypress Street in Ambrose. If your child is one who likes to run off, the park is enclosed and there is only one gate to get in or out.
When? The Family Day Picnic will begin at 2 PM. There is no set end time, just when it feels like time to go.
Be sure to bring lawn chairs as there are very little seats at the park. There will be snacks and drinks provided.
Send me an e-mail at facingautism@gmail.com for any questions, comments, concerns, or just to say hello.
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Structured Teaching: Strategies for Supporting Children with Autism
“Structured teaching is based upon an understanding of the unique features and characteristics associated with the nature of autism … describes the conditions under which a person should be taught rather than ‘where’ or ‘what’ (i.e., ‘learning how to learn’) … a system for organizing their environments, developing appropriate activities, and helping people with autism understand what is expected of them … utilizes visual cues which help children with autism focus on the relevant information which can, at times, be difficult for the person with autism to distinguish from the non-relevant information … addresses challenging behaviors in a proactive manner by creating appropriate and meaningful environments that reduce the stress, anxiety and frustration which may be experienced by children with autism.”
“Written by Susan Stokes under a contract with CESA 7 and funded by a discretionary grant from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.”
If you would like to read the rest of the article, click the following link: http://www.specialed.us/autism/structure/str10.htm.
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