Yes, it’s a toy. And for very young children with severe cognitive disabilities, All That Glitters offers various types of stimulation. All That Glitters is a new multi-sensory […]
Halloween should be for children. That means all children, including those unable to express themselves unable to express themselves verbally out loud. Yes, that includes not being able to [...]
That many people with Autism need support with social skills is a given. This week, we learned three ways in which assistive technology is helping. First, there is a […]
For many individuals, augmentative and assistive communication (AAC) devices are the most important form of assistive technology. After all, being able to communicate with others is at the [...]
Yes, it’s a word processor. But is much, much more. With this year’s theme for World Autism Awareness Day focusing on assistive technology, it is worth looking at Clicker […]
It’s one of the most recognizable symbols; yet, it represents a complete mystery. A jigsaw puzzle is made up of many interlocking pieces. Each piece is a different […]
While autism receives a great deal of attention, a related disorder, Fragile-X syndrome, is less well known. To raise awareness and advocacy for the condition, the National Fragile-X Foundation [...]
It’s one of the most recognizable symbols; yet, it represents a complete mystery. A jigsaw puzzle is made up of many interlocking pieces. Each piece is a different color. Each […]
Although the back-to-school displays have been in grocery and retail stores since July, the actual time for this annual ritual is now becoming reality. The transition from summer to school […]
While autism receives a great deal of attention, a related disorder, Fragile-X syndrome, is less well known. To raise awareness and advocacy for the condition, the National Fragile-X Foundation [...]
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