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Autism Society: Improving Digestion

By Tiffany Woodcock | April 6, 2012

Here are some first steps The Autism Society suggests for improving digestion in individuals diagnosed with autism: How to Begin: Dietary Modifications to Improve Leaky Gut and Gut InflammationImproving digestion, reducing inflammation and healing the gut are important steps in overall health and healing. Behavior, language, eye contact and skin rashes are a few of…

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Special Time with Santa

By Tiffany Woodcock | November 18, 2011

Special Time with Santa December 3, 2011 at Summit Learning Center 700 Holcomb Bridge Road Roswell, GA Crafts, music, and fun for all and a special time and phoro with Santa! To set your appointment please call 770-904-4474 Click here for more information.

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Apps for Autism

By Tiffany Woodcock | October 24, 2011

Check out this great segment from 60 Minutes about how Apps are helping people with autism communicate! Click here to watch this great video. “Autistic people whose condition prevents them from speaking are making breakthroughs with the help of tablet computers and special applications that allow them to communicate, some for the first time.”

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Occupational Therapy & Autism

By Tiffany Woodcock | July 14, 2011

Autism is a developmental disability that affects how the brain functions. People with autism may have a difficult time relating to the outside world and may have unusual reactions to the people around them. People with autism may demonstrate aggressive behavior that may cause injury to themselves or others. The disorder also may cause sensitivity…

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Treating Speech Problems in Children With Autism

By Mickey Mellen | June 2, 2011

Children on the autism spectrum frequently have speech and language disorders with related attention and sensory processing problems. This combination of factors makes speech development and learning particularly complex. Click here to read the full article on treating speech problems in children with autism.

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Myths about Autism

By Mickey Mellen | January 14, 2011

Myth! Children with autism never make eye contact.Many children with autism establish eye contact. It may be less than or different from the typical child, but they do look at people, smile, and express many other wonderful non-verbal communications. Myth! Inside a child with autism is a genius.The myth that a genius is hidden in…

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ASA Autism/Asperger Conference

By Mickey Mellen | January 7, 2011

7th Annual ASA-Greater GeorgiaAutism/Asperger ConferenceTuesday & Wednesday, March 22-23, 2011Gwinnett Convention Center, Duluth, GA The Greater Georgia Chapter of The Autism Society of America will hold our seventh annual conference, March 22-23, 2011, focused on providing current resources and information on autism and related disorders. The conference will feature presentations and workshops by top autism…

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Morgan’s Wonderland – A Special Place for Special Friends

By Mickey Mellen | October 7, 2010

Morgan’s Wonderland is located in San Antonio, Texas. It is the World’s First Ultra Accessible Family Fun Park designed specifically for children and adults with special needs, their family members, caregivers, friends and the entire community. This 25-acre park is a unique oasis, that through the spirit of inclusion, allows people of all abilities to…

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