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Five Simple Steps to Designing Effective Employment for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders

When considering how to better equip individuals with autism spectrum disorders to attain and maintain employment, I discovered it is not mainly requirements in learning the job task, memorizing social skill scripts, giving eye contact, or attainment of independent-living skills that matter most. Unfortunately, requiring the young adult to reach success in each of these areas as a set criteria before receiving training for a job can actually jeopardize any employment outcome.

Nutritionally Support Immune and Inflammatory Responses

Nutritionally Support Immune and Inflammatory Responses

By Larry Newman
Chief Operating Officer
Kirkman Group. Inc.

Compassion Extended to Many Victims: Newtown, Connecticut

There are many victims as the result of the unexplainable tragic violence toward the children and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School by Adam Lanza. I am one of millions of people who are emotionally affected by the event and in mourning. I extend compassion through prayer to the suffering parents, friends, and neighbors who lost the precious lives of children and their teachers in Newtown, Connecticut. Also, we must not forget Lanza’s mother Nancy who is also a victim. She is portrayed as a very positive mom who was focused on getting her sons what they needed and what they wanted.

Beacon Day School appreciates art!

Beacon Day School appreciates art! I really enjoyed talking to artist Trent Altman's mother, Dr. Jackie Marquette, on the radio last Tuesday (www.voiceamerica.com/episode/65611/a-beacon-of-light-and-hope-for-transi...). Who is your favorite artist with autism? Email art@beacondayschool.com and we may feature them in a coming newsletter!

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DR. KRIGSMAN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL OF HIS PATIENTS:

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM DR. KRIGSMAN TO THE PARENTS OF ALL OF HIS PATIENTS:

The Immune System May Act as a Piece in the Autism Puzzle

By AnnElise Hatjakes, M.A.

Early Prenatal Care May Be Too Late!

By AnnElise Hatjakes, M.A.

Is early prenatal care too late?

 

According to an article published by The March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation, alarmingly the answer is often times “yes.”