DESTINY

Everyday Health shares inspiration: ‘Destiny is not a matter of chance, it is a matter of choice. It is not a thing to be waited for, it is a thing to be achieved.’ ~ Author Jeremy Kitson, ‘Life Purpose Inspirational Quotes’; ‘Inspiring Your Authenticate Self’
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Inspirational Author Jeremy Kitson quoted in ‘How To Live On Purpose’
qoutes by Jetemy Kitson | ‘Empowering your Authentic Self

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Zac Browser | Zone for Autistic Children

Zac Browser | Zone for Autistic Children

‘The ultimate solution for children with Autism’

Welcome to ZAC Browser –

Zone for Autistic Children

You have found the best environment on the Internet for your child with autism.

Zac Browser is a totally free software package. It is the first Internet browser developed specifically for children living with variants of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), Asperger syndrome, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, PDD not otherwise specified and PDD-NOS(Pervasive Developmental Disorder – not otherwise specified), also called atypical autism.

Zac Browser was designed to offer a pleasant, rewarding and secure experience. Children sing, play and discover the best that the Internet has to offer with only a few clicks of the mouse.

Zac Browser is software that allows your child to access games (a lot of games) activities (based on diverse interests) along with videos (that allow a stimulating experience and encourages children to talk). All games, activities and videos are specifically chosen for their positive effect on children with autism.

  • SECURE WEB BROWSER – IDEAL FOR CHILDREN
  • MULTIPLE LANGUAGES – INTERNATIONAL
  • MULTIPLE PLATFORMS – MULTIPLE DEVICES
  • COMPLETELY FREE SOFTWARE – NO CATCH

So why not do like 2.5 million other people have done throughout the world, install Zac Browser now.

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‘Traveling with A Medically Complex Child – ‘(Parts 1 and 2)

Are you still in the summertime mode?  Are you still diving into the pool, sipping lemonade through an umbrella straw, taking in the midnight movie, — you know, basically, ignoring the other folks who have plunged into the ‘Back-to-School’ zone?

Right, so you’re closing out the summer with travel plans for  the ‘Labor Day’ Weekend!  Well, whether you’re planning a full-fledged vacation or a local staycation(away from home), consider these travel points for families and individuals with Special Needs.

We’re posting this recommended tip from TSA. “Traveling can be a stressful time for someone with a disability. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a new toll-free hotline, 855-787-2227, to provide information for passengers with disabilities and medical conditions and their families before they fly.”

Traveling With A Medically Complex Child – Ten Tips for a Successful Vacation

August 16, 2012
All right! Trip planning completed (refer to the prior post, Traveling With a Medically Complex Child – Ten Trip Planning Ideas, for full details). Bags are packed. It’s time to hit the road. Here are ten ideas and suggestions from parents who have “been there” with their children. They share keys to their travel success with the goal to help everyone have a smooth, safe, and fun vacation.

Traveling with A Medically Complex Child – Ten Trip Planning Ideas

August 14, 2012
Traveling with a medically complex child can be quite challenging, sometimes making family vacations a daunting task. However, a little extra planning can go a long way to enjoying a successful vacation.

Parents who have “been there” share their tips for traveling with medically complex children. Part 1 focuses on trip planning ideas and suggestions to consider prior to departing on that long awaited vacation. To prepare you and your child for a happy, joyous vacation, here are ten ideas to help get you on the road and enjoying a well executed vacation.

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Why We Don’t Use the Word “Retarded” and Why You Shouldn’t Either

Why We Don’t Use the Word “Retarded” and Why You Shouldn’t Either | Jews and Special Needs | Jewish Journal.

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‘Enjoying the Hi-5s of Autism’ shares about Applied Behavioral Strategies ‘Feeding Therapy This Week’

 

Back to School mode is here!
Holidays season is just a few months away!
Help your child be more prepared for the school environment. Breakfast, lunch and parties can be enjoyable for picky-eaters. Learn strategies to help your Adult family member get ready for celebrations that involve food festivities.

Applied Behavioral Strategies – Improving Quality of Life …
ABA, applied behavior analysis, is simply the application of behavioral principles, to everyday situations, that will, over time, increase or decrease targeted behaviors.
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Applied Behavioral Strategies “You have proven that the ‘impossible’ can be done…and if you can get a boy that had so many challenges like eating food – to eat …
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Contact Applied Behavioral Strategies today to learn more about how we can help children and adults with autism through ABA therapy, training and focused workshops.
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Applied Behavioral Strategies

We hope that you all are enjoying your summer as much as we are enjoying ours. We have each taken time off to spend non-work time with our families. Time off means that our blog suffers. Despite our absence, we truly appreciate the fact that readers are continuing to visit and have not given up hope on “fresh posts”.

This week we are going to do something a  little different. Historically, we have used our “What Works Wednesdays” to focus on our clinical success stories. Since we are running a clinic for intensive feeding therapy this week, we are going to take one of our clients, and highlight his/her progress each day.

Please check back each day for a brief summary of the child’s progress from the previous day. We think the results will surprise you.

 

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Students with Autism enjoy Olympics

AutisticPlayground shared a link.

With School Gym as Olympic Stadium, Autistic Students Chase Goals

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The Rebecca School in Manhattan, which serves developmentally disabled children, incorporated the London Olympics into its summer curriculum as a way to engage its older students
The teachers have taken advantage of the London Olympics to stir the students’ interest and help them make sense of “who they are and how they fit into the world,” said Tina McCourt, the school’s program director. (It may sound like a common enough problem, but it is especially difficult for autistic children to grasp, she said.)The concept of competition helps them relate to other people, and the Olympics — the grandest international competition of them all — give them another opportunity to comprehend the outside world, Ms. McCourt said.Setting and achieving goals is a form of therapy, too, staff members said. Even cheering on their teammates draws the students out, making them less likely to shut others out.The students’ deficits are not physical, but neurological. Those with developmental disorders have trouble ordering and processing sensory information; even an activity like kicking a ball back and forth can pose a challenge.

Read the entire NY Times CityRoom blog article: With School Gym as Olympic Stadium, Autistic Students Chase Goals

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inclusive play structures

Only a few days left to enjoy Parks and Recreation Month – National Recreation and Park Association !

We create playgrounds where children of all abilities can play together. http://bit.ly/JbhjmM
Universal design philosophy – Inclusive Playgrounds– Landscape Structures
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Our universal design philosophy is to design playgrounds and playspaces that meet the needs of ALL children.
Landscape Structures Inc. – enhances children’s lives by fostering and creating inspiring play experiences while honoring the environment. 

From tiny tots to older adults, we offer the widest range of playground, skatepark and fitness products available to promote healthy lifestyles through play! We encourage skill-building and create unique outdoor experiences that keep everyone active and engaged.

1981 – Introduced the first post-and-clamp based playsystem: PlayBooster®

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    Landscape is using Pinterest, an online pinboard to collect and share what inspires you.
    We can take your playground ideas and bring them to life from concept to production. Check out some past theme designs on our website for inspiration! http://ow.ly/bTq2S

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    Landscape Structures Inc. shared a link via KaBOOM!
    What a great way for schools and communities to offer exercise and play on the weekends. Check out these case studies from KaBOOM!
    What is Joint Use? | KaBOOM!
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    Many communities lack safe, adequate places for children and their families to exercise and play. Schools might have a variety of recreational facilities, but many districts close their property to the public after school hours because of concerns about costs, vandalism, security, maintenance, and l…
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Olympics

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The Olympic Games and events are an exciting time!  It’s a unifying celebration.   It’s a global holiday!

EnjoyHi5Autism is happy pinning on Pinterest about the 2012 Summer Olympics in England, the

Pinned ImageWorld Games for Special Olympics, as well as, the ParaOlympics!

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Enjoy social networks, videos, travel info., Athletes profiles, Olympic paraphernalia and much more!

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Go to ‘EnjoyHi5Autism’  Pinterest site and Like, repin and comment on any of our Olympic pins in the following Boards: ‘Hi5!’ , celebriPins,  and ‘Special Needs Sports & Athleticism’ , as well as, ‘Educating & Learning & Teaching’, ’10-Hut’, ‘Summertime fun’‘pickey-eaters’, and ‘Things I’ve always wanted to do!

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Watch the Torch Relay live Fan the Flames & Carry the Virtual Torch


One of the three 10 ft crochet lions currently on dispaly at Chatsworth House, Derbyshire. They have been created as part of the Cultural Olympiad and will be on display in London during the Olympics & ParaOlympics this summer  Awesome!  an Olympic time for All

Matthew Hesmondhalgh – Olympic Torchbearers – 2012 Olympics | London 2012 http://t.co/xUdURte

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Matthew Hesmondhalgh – Olympic Torchbearers – 2012 Olympics | London 2012  “Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable.”

I’m happy for each and every torchbearer, hope its the … The whole Olympic thing has been force fed to me … Matthew Hesmondhalgh Age: 49 Hometown: Bradwell Paul Cloke

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BBC coverage of Day 38 of the Olympic Torch Relay … are taking pictures of the day’s first torchbearer Mike … 1828: Ending his stint is Matthew Hesmondhalgh who set up the …

www.bbc.co.uk/torchrelay/day38

Disability And Me shared a link.
Amazing 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies when it comes to inclusion
2012 London Olympics and Disability Inclusion
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The London 2012 Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies had great inclusion with a deaf and hearing quire as well as deaf drummers and physically handicapped children taking part!
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Light Up a Sensory Diet!

Glow Sticks via Special-ism

Seven Ways to Light Up a Sensory Diet with Glow Sticks

With Sensory Savvy Lenses: a tool for activities which encourage:

Learn more ways to enhance sensory integration techniques:

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Happy Pinning!

EnjoyHi5Autism is on Pinterest!

Boards with pins include:  AUTsome! , AUTISTImotions, Hi5!, Marco Mania, Must read…, 10-Hut!, tidy and neat, Mommy time, Summertime, and many more!

“Life on the Autism Spectrum can be Enjoyable.”

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Autism Lifestyle Poll

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EnjoyHi5Autism enjoys ‘uniquely different’ things. Why?  It’s okay to be different. – Image by …anna christina… via Flickr

Hi5!

Do you believe “Life on the Autism Spectrum can be enjoyable”?

Take this poll to share what activities you engage in to enhance your AS lifestyle.

“Life on the Autism Spectrum can be ENJOYable.”

Take the ‘Auitsm Lifestyle Poll’ to share what activities you enjoying while living on the Autism Spectrum.

If your activities are not included on the list, feel free to add your activities in the ‘Other’ option.

This poll is simply related to this blog and will not be used or directly shared with any institution, agency or organizations.

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