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Special needs news - Using visual schedules to control tantrums

If the newsletter doesn't display properly in your email, please click here to

read it on our website.September, 2011 - Issue 34

SSI program for children with disabilities under scrutiny

SSI backlash as " the other welfare " is leading to request for an

investigation into accountabilitiy and possibly $1.4 billion in cuts. Will

impact 1.2 million families of low income kids struggling with severe

disabilities.

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Common cause of Lou Gehrig's disease found

Researchers have uncovered a common biological pathway underlying multiple

forms of Lou Gehrig's disease, raising hope of a new target for therapy.

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Kids doing good: Teen behind inclusive cheerleading awarded $100k on VH1

A teenager who started the nation's first school-based cheerleading squad

including students with and without disabilities is getting $100,000 to expand

the concept.

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Could the way we mate and marry boost rates of autism?

Simon Baron-Cohen puts forth the theory of " assortive mating " where people

with certain autistic traits are increasingly meeting and marrying each other,

producing offspring more likely to be on the spectrum.

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Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. kids diagnosed with ADHD

CDC survey shows increase in number of children diagnosed with ADHD.

Possibly due to better access to healthcare and doctors more familiar with the

condition. Midwest and southern part of country show above-average prevalence

rate.

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Special Olympics and ARC receive top ranking of disability nonprofits

Want to know the best organizations to donate? Philanthropedia ranked the

top 11 organizations making the most impact on individuals with disabilities.

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Disability groups - Let me help you

Are you a local disability group in your area? Drop me an email and I can

tell you how I can help. Everything from raising awareness of your meetings to

building an online group presence. It's all free!

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Link us to your blog or resource page!

One Place for Special Needs has lots of resources for families and

educators. Don't keep this great resource to yourself. Add our website to your

resource page today!

Tantrums and autism rage: Why does this happen?

The key to understanding tantrums in children with autism, Down syndrome,

learning disabilities and ADHD is to recognize that our perspective is different

from theirs. Many of these explosive situations result from a poor concept of

time.

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Using visual schedules to control tantrums

In our follow up article, we offer an introduction to visual schedules and

how to use them effectively to reduce tantrums and anxiety. Includes how to make

an errand card to successfully go on errands with your child. Next month we'll

look at additional visuals you can use at home and the community.

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Feedback on Back to School Guide

Last month, instead of the regular newsletter, I sent out a link to our

Back to School Guide for Special Needs Families. I thought you would appreciate

hearing the great response this guide received, particulary from professionals.

Educators and therapists made a point to thank me for what many called an

" awesome list of resources. " They made sure to pass it on to others at their

schools and therapy facilities. Even an undergraduate emailed to say she was

going to pass this on to her fellow students going into the education field. The

lesson here is that educators are starved for information on disabilities.

Please take the time to send your teachers links about your child's disability

and teaching strategies. They really appreciate it!

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App of the month: iTubeList

You'll find your own uses for this one but here's why I love it. Getting

my computer loving son to exercise was always a chore. Now he looks forward to

it because of iTubeList. It's a free YouTube playlist finder. Simply enter a

search (e.g. Phineas and Ferb) and you can save playlists that exist on YouTube.

Our iPad simply rests on top of the treadmill.

I have the entire play lists for Looney Tunes, Tom and Jerry and more at

my fingertips. Great for parents too! My son's physical therapist was

downloading cartoon episodes on her iPhone for her clients but this makes it so

much easier and it's free. Great motivator for treadmill and stationery bicycle

work. Visit our app list!

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The normal are outnumbered!

There's normal and then there's everybody else. Guess what? The normal are

outnumbered!

Wear our new design showing that the majority of the bell curve is

comprised of everybody else. Our Normal bell curve, shirts, sweatshirts,

stickers, framed pictures and mugs are great gifts for those who are proud of

their individuality.

Find these and other products that highlight qualities and personality

rather than disability labels at our Awareness with Attitude CafePress page.

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Your quote of the month:

" Every moment is an experience. " - Ralph Marston

Dawn Villarreal

Special needs mom

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http://www.oneplaceforspecialneeds.com

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