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How to make Rain Gutter Bookshelves. Are these bookshelves fabulous or what? This fun, colorful playroom has some really cool bookshelves made out of rain gutters! Image from here. Check out Kimberly’s site from Raising Olives for a tutorial on how to make rain gutter shelves. Kimberly is a homeschooling mom with 9 kids:) She gives great instructions – how to make and install your own shelves. Such a great way to display books for kids!

7 Things Parents Should Tell Their Kids Every Day. 5 Simple Tips To Help Stay Balanced (No Matter How Busy Life Gets) I wear a lot of different hats. I'm Summer, but I'm also a mama, a wife, a businesswoman, a marketing junkie, a fitness lover, a chef ... I'm a daughter, I'm a runner, I'm a reader, I'm a student and Read There are many ways to say “I love you” to your children, without actually uttering those three small-but-mighty words. Below are my seven favorite alternatives, which also double-duty as “Empowering Life Philosophies” for raising kids who feel resilient — kids who feel deep inside themselves that they have what it takes to bounce back from life’s assorted (and sordid!) Challenges. After all, let’s face it. I don't literally mean to literally say each one of these 7 things every single day. 1.

I've told my 3-year-old son, Ari, “I believe in you” so frequently, that he’s started to boomerang these words right back at me. Funny example: The other day I was ransacking our apartment for my keys. Yep! 2. This makes Ari giggle. 36 Activities To Make The Most Of Summer With Your Kids On $10 Or Less. Things to Say to Your Son: Advice for Raising a Boy. Learn About Europe: Europe Geography For Kids | Little Passports. Sound Advice on Autism (Audio) To answer parents' questions about autism spectrum disorders, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) offers a collection of interviews with pediatricians, researchers and parents.

Autism Research, Diagnosis and Treatment James M. Perrin, MD, FAAP (Recorded January 2013) Dr. James M. Perrin is the president-elect of the American Academy of Pediatrics and will be the 2014 president of the Academy. Autism Screening and Diagnosis Susan Levy, MD, FAAP (Recorded February 2010) Dr. Prevalence and Causes of AutismMax Wiznitzer, MD, FAAP Dr. Common Autism TherapiesPatricia Manning-Courtney, MD, FAAP (Recorded March 2010) Dr. Complementary and Alternative Therapies for AutismSusan Hyman, MD, FAAP (Recorded February 2010) Dr. A Father Learns About Autism After His Son is DiagnosedKen Reibel (Recorded April 2009) Ken Reibel is the father of a son who has autism spectrum disorder, and the creator of the blog Autism News Beat. (Recorded August 2007) Dr. Dr. Dr. Mississippi. Autism Advocacy & Law Center offers legal services for individuals who have a disability, their families and the organizations that serve them. Services include supplemental needs trusts, special needs trusts, guardianship, estate planning, special educat.

Autism Advocacy & Law Center offers legal services for individuals who have a disability, their families and the organizations that serve them. Services include supplemental needs trusts, special needs trusts, guardianship, estate planning, special educat. Autism. Autism Spectrum Centers of Mississippi Autism Spectrum Centers of Mississippi (ASC-MS) has been created through a partnership between Together Enhancing Autism Awareness (TEAAM) and Mississippi Community Education Center (MCEC). Each of these non-profit organizations have been providing quality services to individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorders for decades. Though ASC-MS is primarily focused on Autism Spectrum Disorders, most services are available to any student with learning differences and/or other related disabilities.

These include, but are not limited to, ADHD, Dyslexia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Processing Disorders, Specific Learning Disabilities. The Center opened in June of 2013. The staff at ASC-MS, through our Family Support Services, assists families who already have a diagnosis navigate what to do next and how to plan for the future. ASC-MS operates its services under the administrative leadership of Dr. Dr. Contact Information. T.K. Martin Center for Technology and Disability || Mississippi State University. Free Fun Things to Do in Memphis | Family FunSpots Memphis. Free for all...It’s free!... Freebies! , is the music to ears of parents on a budget looking for fun things to do with their children. From viewing Memphis, to connecting with nature, to listening to music, to visiting the animals in the zoo, there are free activities in nearly every category of Family FunSpots!

, in every season, in every part of the city and suburbs. Memphis can be viewed free on foot and above the ground from bridges for those families who like to walk. Bringing books to life for a child is as simple and cost free as a visit to your public library. Picnics downtown along the river or at your area park are all free memory-makers for Memphis-area families. As a final note, don’t forget the free days at major attractions. Details on these plus more free activities can be found in this section and throughout the guidebook. Please note: Although, we have made every effort in researching and writing this section, dates, times and information sometimes change. Imagine this! P4_Trad_v_Diff_Classroom - P4_Trad_v_Diff_Classroom.pdf. Intervention Strategies for Children with Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's Syndrome was named for a Viennese psychiatrist, Hans Asperger. In 1944 Asperger published a paper in German describing a consistent pattern of abilities and behaviors that occurred primarily in boys.

In the early 1980s Asperger's paper was translated into English, which resulted in international recognition for his work in this area (6). In the 1990s, specific diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome were included in the American Psychiatric Association's Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV, 1994) as well as the International Classification of Diseases, 10th edition (ICD10) (3) & (15). In general, DSM-IV and ICD10 base their diagnostic criteria for Asperger's Syndrome on the following: Training Each person who comes in contact with a child diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome (either school staff or peers) should receive training on the unique characteristics and educational needs of such children.

My Aspergers Child. My 5 year old was just diagnosed with aspergers...