Category Archives: Autism

New Alternative to Weighted Vests for Children with Autism

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Please note:  Unless entitled “Statement by ISEPP”, all opinions expressed on this site are those of the authors or presenters, and do not reflect in any way those of the collaborations of ISEPP members. Uploaded by     energymediumon Jul 10, 2007 … Continue reading →

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ABA Autism Classroom Case Study

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Posted by Maria Mangicaro TAMPA, FL:  Earlier this year a Florida judge ruled that children with symptoms of autism covered by Medicaid deserve the same access to vital therapy as wealthier kids covered by private insurance.  In a signed order … Continue reading →

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Autism: What to Do?

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

By:  Dorothy J. Caruso, School Counselor What Is Autism? What causes it? What can be done? Good questions and depending on what classes, books, websites, doctors, clinics et al, your information comes from, you will be exposed to a wide … Continue reading →

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News Coverage on the Judge Rotenberg Center

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Published on May 19, 2012 by     Psychbuster2006 Published on May 19, 2012 by     Psychbuster2006 Published on May 19, 2012 by     Psychbuster2006 Uploaded by     PsychiatryExposed on Jul  1, 2010

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AC360 School uses electric shocks on autistic students

Posted on June 20, 2012 by

Published on May 26, 2012 by     Psychbuster2006 PLEASE SIGN PETITION AND CONTACT DECISION MAKERS:  Judge Rotenberg Educational Center: Please Stop Painful Electric Shocks on Your Students Click here to sign. At a “special needs school” in Canton, Massachusetts, children and … Continue reading →

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A look back at the portrayal of “Autism” and “treatment” with Marcus Welby, M.D. and today’s Actors for Autism

Posted on June 7, 2012 by

Actors for Autism is non-profit organization that provides arts and social skills programs for individuals with disabilities ages six and up. (Programs include: dance, music, acting, social skills, animation/claymation, film making, acting, and more)  Click here to visit the Actors … Continue reading →

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iPad Apps unlocking the isolation of autism

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

For scores of people with autism, the iPad has changed a lot that is fundamental. Autism parents came out in droves after news of Jobs’ death was announced to tell stories of how much Apple technology created under his leadership has changed … Continue reading →

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What are affordable ways to help develop social, behavioral and cognitive skills when dealing with autism?

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Posted by Maria Mangicaro U.S. District Judge Joan Lenard, in an order signed in March, required Florida’s Medicaid insurance program for needy families to begin paying for a psychological program, called applied behavioral analysis, designed to improve the behavior, language and cognitive … Continue reading →

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Professor Temple Grandin: My Experience with Autism and Thinking in Pictures

Posted on May 15, 2012 by

Uploaded by     UCtelevisionon Feb  7, 2008 Tune in for this unusual presentation on autism by someone with autism.  Animal Science professor Temple Grandin, who designs livestock handling facilities, discusses the value of early intervention in autism, and about medications. Other … Continue reading →

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Adina Lambert of ISEPP at Occupy the American Psychiatric Association, 5/5/2012

Posted on May 14, 2012 by

Published on May  6, 2012 by     jimgotts Adina Lambert of the International Society for Ethical Psychiatry and Psychology talks at the Occupy the American Psychiatric Association rally before the march on psychiatry.  http://www.facebook.com/events/136489093124199/ The ISEPP 2012 conference, “Alternatives to Biological … Continue reading →

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Christopher Duffley and Opening our Eyes to Resilience in Living

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

By Maria Mangicaro Mad in America blogger Dr. Steven Moffic added what I thought is a very compassionate and meaningful post entitled ”Resilience in Recovery” to Robert Whitaker’s site.   Dr. Moffic is an experienced psychiatrist who relates the key quality of resilience and his personal encounters … Continue reading →

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Real Look Autism where “Parents are the best resource”

Posted on April 23, 2012 by

Mary Beth Marsden talking about Real Look Autism. Uploaded by reallookautism on Mar 9, 2011 Please visit http://www.RealLookAutism.com to find out more. “Integrated Play Group” helps a 7-year old girl with autism and her neighborhood friends play together. Watch Monday, July … Continue reading →

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What is FIX IT IN FIVE?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by

FIX IT IN FIVE with THE BRAIN BROAD is an idea hatched out of Lynette’s desire to share her tools of change with volume! Lynette Louise is eagerly invited into homes around the world where she teaches important attitudinal shifts … Continue reading →

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The American Epidemic of Childhood Mental Illness

Posted on March 9, 2012 by

By Sue Parry There is in America an epidemic of childhood mental illness. A skyrocketing number of children, some as young as two years old are being diagnosed with bipolar disorder, disruptive behavior disorder, pervasive developmental disorder, autism spectrum disorder, … Continue reading →

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Dr. Kenneth Bock from the Rhinebeck Health Center on Autism

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

“Every patient is a kind of mystery novel waiting for you to figure it out” Steven J. Bock, M.D. The Rhinebeck Health Center is at the forefront with treating Autism.  The Center has treated children from across the United States and around … Continue reading →

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