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One mom’s unusual idea leads to communication breakthrough

Autism Awareness Month: Matthew’s Road to Communication Matthew has autism and speech apraxia. Until he was almost 3 years old, he could not communicate. A therapist gave Matthew a Baby Signing Time video. And it changed his life. He began to initiate communication through signs! Soon after, Matthew’s mom asked herself: If a little bit of sign language is good for my son, what would happen if he were exposed to a lot of it? What if Matthew could attend a school where everyone used sign language, like a school for the deaf? Read Matthew’s Story Read related story

Encouraging Interactive Play for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders: Tips for Parents

by Loretta Gallo-Lopez, MA, LMHC The American Academy of Pediatrics has indicated that “… play is healthy and in fact essential for helping children reach important social, emotional, and cognitive developmental milestones as well as helping them manage stress and become resilient.” Interactive play has been shown to enhance social communication and connection. Many children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) have difficulties spontaneously engaging in interactive or social play. The following tips will help to encourage and support this type of play for children with ASD. Make every effort to play with your child several times each day for 15 …

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I Got My Baby Back Because of Sign Language

by Tammy R., West Valley City, Utah Every mother loves watching her child grow and learn new things. As a first-time mom I was no different from all the others. With every day it seemed my baby boy, Benjamin, was just blossoming as an individual. It seemed like one day he was holding his head up on his own and the next he was walking. I had gotten a book called First Signs when Ben was just a baby and tried to use it often. I had heard that a child as young as six months could communicate through sign …

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Light it Up Blue for World Autism Awareness Day

We are joining families around the world to commemorate World Autism Awareness Day! According to autismpeaks.org, autism affects 1 in 88 children and 1 in 54 boys. Early detection and intervention is critical. Learn the early signs of autism. If your child is on the autism spectrum, download this free guide that will show you how sign language can help your child communicate and connect with others. We would like to say thank you to the parents of children on the autism spectrum who have taken the time to share their stories with us. Here’s one that we’d like to share with you today: …

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