Autism In Cambodia, A Ray Of Hope Vetta’s life was hard from the start. As a mere infant he was abandoned on the streets of Cambodia. He was subsequently taken to an orphanage where he grew up lacking fundamental support. He became aggressive when something frustrated or angered him, erratic. He would bang his head, spin and...

Autism and the Swine Flu Vaccine Parents of children with autism are acutely aware of what vaccines could mean for their sons and daughters. Many are concerned about routine vaccinations, but you should also be aware of the possible dangers of the swine flu, or Influenza A(H1N1) vaccine, in particular. This vaccine has been rushed to...

SensoryNanny – Jan 23,2009 Practical advice for parents raising children with autism, developmental delays, and sensory issues from an occupational therapist who also happens to be a mom who has “been there”. parenting | autism | developmental delay | sensory processing | ADHD Source: Blog Talk...

#23 Let’s Play! Recommended Toys to Encourage Language Development in Toddlers – Jan 22,2009 Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize and developmental interventionist Kate Hensler as they discuss information for parents of late talking children. In this episode we’ll talk about the best toys to promote early pretend skills in toddlers and young preschoolers. Speech therapy for...

Sensory Nanny Practical advice for parents raising children with autism, developmental delays, and sensory issues from an occupational therapist who also happens to be a mom who has “been there”. parenting | autism | developmental delay | sensory processing | ADHD Source: Blog Talk...

#22 Let’s Play! – Part 2 Recommended Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers with Language Delays Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize of teachmetotalk.com and developmental interventionist Kate Hensler as they discuss information for parents of late talking children. In part 2 of Let’s Play, you’ll hear about how we use toys with children in therapy sessions to target...

Sensory Nanny Practical advice for parents raising children with autism, developmental delays, and sensory issues from an occupational therapist who also happens to be a mom who has “been there”. parenting | autism | developmental delay | sensory processing | ADHD Source: Blog Talk...

#21 Let’s Play! Recommended Toys for Toddlers and Preschoolers -Teach Me To Talk with Laura and Kate Join pediatric speech-language pathologist Laura Mize of teachmetotalk.com and developmental interventionist Kate Hensler as they discuss information for parents of late talking children. This week we’ll discuss favorite toys and tell you how to use them to facilitate language development in toddlers...