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Special Learning, Inc. announces the upcoming release of the iPad version of their Communicating Basic Needs App, a tool to help individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disabilities to communicate their basic needs and wants with pictures. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 27, 2011 Special Learning, Inc., an online autism solutions company, today announced the upcoming release of their “Communicating Basic Needs" app for the iPad, a new and innovative way for...
Special Learning, Inc. introduces the ABA Literature Summary series. A downloadable, monthly newsletter series summarizing the most relevant and reliable literature articles on various advanced Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) topics. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 21, 2011 Special Learning, Inc., an online comprehensive Autism solutions company, introduces the ABA Literature Summary series, a downloadable, monthly newsletter series that is developed by...
BOSTON, Dec. 19, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- A federal bill introduced Friday to protect school children from dangerous, and sometimes deadly, restraint and seclusion practices has the support of the National Autism Association (NAA). The Keeping All Students Safe Act, introduced by Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA), provides long-overdue protections to students across the country by prohibiting restraint and seclusion techniques that compromise health and safety. (Logo:...
New Sections Provide Information on Addressing Safety in the Home and the Community, as well as Addressing Sexual Abuse New York, NY (PRWEB) December 12, 2011 Autism Speaks, the world’s largest autism science and advocacy organization, today introduced 11 new sections to its popular Autism Safety Project on the Autism Speaks website. Safety is a concern for all parents, but given the challenges of individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), safety is even more critical. The...
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- MyHealthTeams today announced the launch of MyAutismTeam, its flagship social network for parents of children on the autism spectrum. MyAutismTeam is the first social network specifically for parents of children with autism, making it easy to connect with others who have had similar experiences. The network is a Facebook-meets-Yelp style place for parents to share recommendations of local providers, openly discuss issues,...
Special Learning, Inc. launches their newest product, the Autism Educator Teaching Series, a set of downloadable eBook for educators, parents, practitioners and other individuals involved in the care and education of children with Autism or other developmental disabilities. Chicago, IL (PRWEB) December 02, 2011 Special Learning, Inc., an online comprehensive Autism solutions company, today announced the launch of their newest product, the Autism Educator Teaching Series, a set of...
Step By Step Academy, Inc. (SBSA), Special Learning’s partner, has been awarded the 2011 Nonprofit IT Creativity Award for Training & Education by Groundwork Group. Chicaco, IL (PRWEB) November 25, 2011 Special Learning, Inc., an online autism solutions company that provides educational materials and services to individuals concerned with Autism, Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and other special learning needs, extends its congratulations to Step By Step Academy, Inc (SBSA), a...
THE ELIJA School Offers Five Tips for Holiday Traveling to Parents of Children with Autism - A list of five tips for creating a memorable holiday experience for children with Autism (PRWEB) November 20, 2011 ‘Tis almost the season! The time for holidays, traveling, family get-togethers and gift giving is right around the corner. Though the holidays are a hectic time for everyone, they are especially stressful for family and friends of children with Autism. The holiday season should...
NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- According to autism statistics from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated one in 110 children in the U.S. are diagnosed with autism - a 600 percent increase in the past two decades. To help address this trend and support autism research and advocacy efforts, Allstate Insurance Company (NYSE: ALL) today announced the launch of the "Quotes for Autism Speaks" program. As part of the program, Allstate will...
NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Advertising Council, in partnership with the world's largest autism science and advocacy organization Autism Speaks, announced today the launch of innovative public service advertisements (PSAs) featuring renowned fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger, and NASCAR driver Jamie McMurray and his niece who has autism. The PSAs are designed to help raise awareness about autism and to encourage the public to learn the early warning signs of a disorder that now...
