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New Social Thinking Blog by Michelle Garcia Winner Summary:Michelle's new blog has just launched. The blog will provide a forum for Michelle to describe her latest take on social thinking developments and other timely, related topics. The first blog topic is particularly timely. "Obama, McCain and Social Thi..	Link		11/18/2008 by: shannonj
On playground, autistic kids bond with peers Summary:It was Katy Donmoyer's habit to spend recess alone, circling the perimeter of her Scottsdale elementary playground. Her sister, Leah, hovered silently near groups of playing children, who ignored her. Earlier this week, however, the 9-year-old ..	Link		09/28/2008 by: shannonj
Research shows people with autism struggle with guessing others' intentions Summary:Most of us do it without even thinking about it. Whether we're looking at someone we know, or a person walking down the street, or even a photograph in a magazine, we often immediately try to figure out what the person is thinking or planning. ..	Link		09/22/2008 by: shannonj
The Asperger Syndrome Read Me Intensity Chart - For Helping Thousands Worldwide Summary:Richard Errera, esteemed educator and holder of a Master of Science Degree in School Psychology, has created and developed a simple, yet revolutionary aid to effectively teach those born with Asperger Syndrome; to help countless thousands worldwide. ..	Link		09/19/2008 by: shannonj
Acetaminophen (paracetamol) use, measles-mumps-rubella vaccination, and autistic disorder Summary:Acetaminophen (paracetamol) use, measles-mumps-rubella vaccination, and autistic disorder. Published in Autism. 2008 May;12(3):293-307 Increased use of acetaminophen / paracetamol (Tylenol, Panadol, etc.) after MMR vaccination is associated with a..	Link		08/20/2008 by: shannonj
Author develops superhero to help kids with autism Summary:Now there is a new technique to treat autism that has kids tapping into the power of superheros. Author Michelle Winner, a nationally renowned expert in autism research, shared the strategy in Portland on Thursday. She has developed a Superflex..	Link		04/23/2008 by: shannonj
Autism with virtual interaction Summary: David Savill, 22, lives in Gloucester, England, in real life and created this spot within the virtual world of Second Life. Residents of this digital realm can represent themselves with 3-D images called avatars and connect with each other over the ..	Link		03/30/2008 by: shannonj
Teaching Children with Autism Social Skills Summary:"Enable" is a center for people with disabilities in Syracuse. It runs group therapy sessions for autistic children to teach them how to communicate with others. Jeanne Pizzuto-Sauvé brings her 9-year-old son Noah there once a week. “They break ..	Link		03/27/2008 by: shannonj
Artificial Playmates for Autistic Children Summary:Children with autism spectrum disorder are unable to sustain play, make-believe games, and fluid social interaction--at least with real people. But psychologist and linguist Justine Cassell of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, says that ..	Link		02/21/2008 by: shannonj
Autism: P.L.A.Y. Project Summary: Solomon created the "play and language for autistic youngster's project" known as the "P.L.A.Y. Project." consultants make monthly visits and train parents who have children with autism how to play with them in a way that promotes their development...	Link		02/15/2008 by: shannonj
Talisman's Southeast Journeys for Teens with Asperger's Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism Gearing Summary:Southeast Journeys, an experiential academic alternative for adolescents ages 13 - 17 with Asperger's Syndrome, high-functioning Autism, and similar Autism Spectrum disorders, is gearing up for the Spring semester. The program focuses on improving so..	Link		01/29/2008 by: shannonj
Introducing Superflex!-From Michelle Garcia Winner Summary:Curriculum, Comic Book and CD Available for Pre- Order Using the core concepts of social thinking, Superflex is a method to teach elementary school age students to think about how their brains work to help them monitor their own behavior. E..	Link		01/25/2008 by: shannonj
Class links students with autism to those without Summary:On Dec. 20, Andre, a student in the district's Autism Spectrum Disorder program, made fruit smoothies with Peer Link pals Jeremy Schaldenbrand, 13, and Alex Stauffer, 12, CMS seventh-graders, and distributed them to teachers in the building. All t..	Link		01/07/2008 by: shannonj
Seeking Children and Young Adults as Participants for Pragmatic Language Groups Summary:A Pragmatic Language Group for 7,8 and 9 year olds with Asperger Syndrome, High-Functioning Autism or Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities or other social communication challenges will meet this winter/spring at Antioch University New England in Keene, N..	Content		12/24/2007 by: shannonj
Davis Student Works In World Of Autism Summary:A student at the University of California, Davis is breaking new ground -- using online social networking to teach his fellow students about a disease that's largely known as a social disorder. Jay Lytton’s in in a unique position to help educate ..	Link		12/20/2007 by: shannonj
Relationship Development Intervention Summary:The RDI® Program is: * a parent-based intervention program where parents are provided the tools to effectively teach Dynamic Intelligence skills and motivation to their child. * about the joy in connecting: a path for people on the autism..	Link		11/15/2007 by: shannonj
Teach2Talk educational resources Summary:Teach2Talk, LLC produces educational resources for children which target core speech and language, play and social skills using techniques including video modeling. Our focus at teach2talk™, which is a collaboration between a practicing speech lan..	Link		11/15/2007 by: shannonj
Mirror, Mirror In The Brain: Mirror Neurons, Self-understanding And Autism Research Summary:ScienceDaily (Nov. 7, 2007) — Recent findings are rapidly expanding researchers' understanding of a new class of brain cells -- mirror neurons -- which are active both when people perform an action and when they watch it being performed. Some scie..	Link		11/09/2007 by: shannonj
Improving Social Thinking Summary:Autism is a social learning disability. You can [be taught to] produce a skill, but it's not enough," Winner says. "We ... need the social knowledge that underlies the skill." How do you teach a child to "read" social cues such as body language, e..	Link		11/06/2007 by: shannonj
A Decent Proposal Summary:A Decent Proposal by Shelley Reynolds Huffington Post Posted October 12, 2007 For most children, developmental milestones are met right on time. Parents dutifully record them in baby books and scrapbooks. The first smile. The first babble. The ..	Link		10/14/2007 by: shannonj
HELPING YOUR CHILD TO MAKE FRIENDS Summary:HELPING YOUR CHILD TO MAKE FRIENDS Social skills are complex and hard to learn Non-autistic people often forget how complex social skills are, and how long it takes to learn them even when not affected by Autism or Asperger's syndrome. Tony Att..	Link		10/12/2007 by: shannonj
The Transporters Summary:The Transporters is a world of imaginary toy vehicle characters who have emotional experiences and adventures. It aims to help children enhance their understanding of the causes of emotions and of emotional expressions. Hillside HarbourThere are e..	Link		10/11/2007 by: shannonj
Learning to 'play nice' Summary: Learning to 'play nice' Autism cases soaring; schools get new resources to help kids By BOBBY AMPEZZAN Times Herald Krista Ulrich, 10, of St. Clair Township is serious about her creativity. She also is part of a more distinct population of s..	Link		09/25/2007 by: shannonj
Childwork/Childsplay Books and Resources Summary:Childswork/Childsplay uses a prevention and intervention model when creating its high-quality products. These programs focus on the behavioral, social and emotional issues children deal with at home and at school. Through the use of games, print mate..	Link		09/18/2007 by: shannonj
Social Cues Used By Those With Autism Illuminated Summary:Social Cues Used By Those With Autism Illuminated Science Daily — New research suggests that individuals with autism take note of social cues such as eye contact more closely than previously thought, regardless of whether or not they have an addit..	Link		09/12/2007 by: shannonj
You can't 'catch' autism from a play date Summary:Op-ed: You can't 'catch' autism from a play date BY LISA DOWLER \| I recently attempted to help Jeffrey pursue a friendship with another boy his age. This boy seemed to be very kind to my son and always acknowledged him, even around his peers. A..	Link		09/11/2007 by: shannonj
Your Thoughts Requested: Social Skills, Autism and the Playground Summary: Your Thoughts Requested: Social Skills, Autism and the Playground From Lisa Jo Rudy, Your Guide to Autism. About.com I'm about to launch into a series of articles on children, autism, and social skills. As I chat about this with friends and..	Link		08/29/2007 by: shannonj
Songwriter performs for children with autism Summary:Songwriter performs for children with autism Releases CD with songs designed to help with social interaction BY KATHY CHANG PHOTOS BY KATHY CHANG Cathy Bollinger, with guitar, and her business partner, Elly Tucker [l], sing to the kids o..	Link		08/16/2007 by: shannonj
The Model Me Kids video series Summary:Social Skills Come to Life!™ The Model Me Kids video series demonstrates social skills by modeling peer behavior at school, on a playdate, at a birthday party, on the playground, at a library, restaurant, and more. Children model and narrate each ..	Link		08/02/2007 by: shannonj
I Cannot Tell a Lie - what people with autism can tell us about honesty Summary: I Cannot Tell a Lie - what people with autism can tell us about honesty By Simon Baron-Cohen In moral terms, honesty is without doubt a virtue, and dishonesty is a vice. But in social terms, absolute honesty can lead to trouble, risking cau..	Link		07/24/2007 by: shannonj
Steps4Kids Teaching DVDs Summary:The Steps4Kids team is committed to supporting children of all abilities. Offering commercial and customized DVDs to help typically developing children and those with learning disabilities and delays, Steps4Kids strives to empower all children in the..	Link		07/24/2007 by: shannonj
Social Skills Programs For Children With Autism Are Largely Ineffective, Study Suggests Summary:Social Skills Programs For Children With Autism Are Largely Ineffective, Study Suggests Science Daily — A meta-analysis of 55 published research studies reveals programs designed to teach social skills to children with autism are failing to meet the..	Link		06/30/2007 by: shannonj
Forming Social Memories Summary:Forming Social Memories Neurology / Neuroscience News Article Date: 23 Apr 2007 - 14:00 PDT Does a specific memory exist for events involving humans? French researchers from the Vulnerability, Adaptation and Psychopathology Laboratory (CNRS/Univ..	Link		06/05/2007 by: shannonj
Social Behavior Mapping - Connecting Behavior, Emotions and Consequences Across the Day Summary:NEW! Social Behavior Mapping - Connecting Behavior, Emotions and Consequences Across the Day Michelle Garcia Winner, Editor One of the most successful tools used at Michelle G. Winner's Center for Social Thinking is the Social Behavior Map (SBM..	Link		05/16/2007 by: shannonj
Thinking About You Thinking About Me Summary:Thinking About You Thinking About Me Philosophy and Strategies for Facilitating the Development of Perspective Taking for Students with Cognitive Social Deficits Michelle Garcia Winner Students with social cognitive learning deficits..	Link		05/16/2007 by: shannonj
Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments Summary:Asperger Syndrome and Difficult Moments Practical Solutions for Tantrums, Rage, and Meltdown. Revised and expanded edition Brenda Smith Myles & Jack Southwick perback..	Content		05/14/2007 by: shannonj
Social Thinking Across The School and Home Day Summary:Social Thinking Across The School and Home Day Michelle Garcia Winner..	Content		05/14/2007 by: shannonj
Thinking About You Thinking About Me Summary:Thinking About You Thinking About Me Philosophy and Strategies for Facilitating the Development of Perspective Taking for Students with Cognitive Social Deficits Michelle Garcia Winner ..	Content		05/14/2007 by: shannonj
Social Stories 10.0 Summary:Social Stories 10.0 Updated Guidelines and Criteria for writing Social Stories by Carol Gray ..	Link		05/14/2007 by: shannonj
The New Social Story Book, Illustrated Summary:The New Social Story Book, Illustrated A collection of Social Stories addressing a wide variety of topics, for both home and school. by Carol Gray..	Link		05/14/2007 by: shannonj
Writing Social Stories Summary:Writing Social Stories Carol Gray ..	Content		05/14/2007 by: shannonj
Social Skills Training Videos Summary:Social Skills Training Videos "Conversation Cues", our latest DVD for modeling social skills, is now available. This video features children demonstrating nonverbal cues during social interaction, how to start a conversation, maintain convers..	Link		04/09/2007 by: shannonj

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