The Law Offices of Michelle Ortega

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I want to take a minute to discuss the topic of vaccinations. Approximately 80% of my clients are on the autism spectrum. After 12 years doing this, I have heard countless stories from parents about how their child was developing just fine, walking, talking, meeting milestones. Then took them for the MMR vaccine when they turned 18 months.... next day, their child lost all language, no more eye contact, withdrawn, sensory issues, and other autistic like behaviors. You can show me a million articles that debunk the theory that vaccinations don't cause autism but I've witnessed it first hand. Maybe they don't in general, but these stories are enough for me to believe that maybe the vaccination coupled with something ends that the child had dormant in them, caused it. I also know that this is not the case for all children with autism and that they have autism with it without vaccinations. Other clients, teenage girls, developed seizure disorders after getting the vaccination that is supposed to stop cervical cancer. Im not a proponent of NOT vaccinating. My kids have all been vaccinated. However, I follow a different vaccination schedule than most doctors. Babies get at least 6 to 8 vaccinations when they're first born in the hospital. This is unnecessary. Some of the vaccinations that they get are for diseases that they wouldn't be exposed to in the first few months of life. Spread them out. Wait until they are at least one month old to very their first one, then only allow them to get one vaccination per month. Wait until they are at least 3 for the MMR. Following a schedule like this will get them all vaccinated by the time they start school. Better safe than sorry. Doctors cannot force you to vaccinate on their schedule. And yes, they will get frustrated and even angry for your request but if you feel strongly, do it. They are your children! These alternative schedules can be found online or by seeing a DAN doctor.

Brad and Candy Levy are hosting an amazing event to raise awareness for epilepsy. Please check out this link! www.epilepsyawarenessday.org

Feds Clarify Obligations To Kids With Autism - Disability Scoop

Feds Clarify Obligations To Kids With Autism - Disability Scoop In what advocates are calling a major win, federal officials are for the first time telling states that Medicaid must cover treatments like ABA for children

It has been six years today since Heyman and I started our business on the floor of my son's room with six clients. Today, six years later, we have two offices, working on a third and have grown beyond belief. We have assisted over 500 families and have become the voice for children from San Francisco to El Centro. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think that I could have a career that gave me such fulfillment. We are so blessed to be doing God's work for these lil Angels! We could not have done it without the support of our family, colleagues and friends who have supported us and made us the perfect Legal Duo! Thank you to everyone who has supported us and continues to support us throughout this journey! Its been amazing!

This 13-Year-Old Girl With Autism Was Handcuffed And Thrown In Jail 'For Her Own Good'

This 13-Year-Old Girl With Autism Was Handcuffed And Thrown In Jail 'For Her Own Good' Like nearly half of children with autism spectrum disorder, Krystin Polk regularly attempts to wander from supervised, safe places such as her home or school.

Hidden camera shows alleged abuse of disabled students

And this is why you should advocate for cameras in all special needs classrooms!

Hidden camera shows alleged abuse of disabled students An Atlanta Public Schools teacher is speaking out after she caught her colleagues allegedly abusing disabled students on a hidden camera. (April 28)

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Carly Lives With Nonverbal Autism, but She’ll Tell You Her Story If You Listen

For of the ignorant people out there who think that Non-Verbal Autism automatically means Cognitive Delayed...I want to play this video at every IEP at every district!!

Carly Lives With Nonverbal Autism, but She’ll Tell You Her Story If You Listen Carly Fleischmann was diagnosed with autism at a young age, but after much therapy she learned to type and gave a voice to her brilliant mind. You can read more of her story in her book, "Carly's Voice."

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Ten Red Flags to Listen for at an IEP Meeting

Ten Red Flags to Listen for at an IEP Meeting by Elizabeth Alterman - The following is a summary of information that Hillary Freeman, a special education attorney, gave to group of parents about how to best prepare for their child's indivi

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Ask My Advocate assist students getting eligibility for Special Education under any qualifying disability putting together an IEP/504 plan that meets the students unique needs and to ensure it is being implemented. Exercising right to access a free appropriate education when school district does not comply with State and Federal Laws. We offer assistance in many different topics regarding
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Real Mom of OC: My apology to my son

Real Mom of OC: My apology to my son SO MUCH MORE THAN A "REAL HOUSEWIFE". I cook, I clean, I take care of my autistic kids and husband, I work, I eat, I run, and am happy I kicked cancers ass.

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This is Jessica Giddens. She was announced Homecoming Queen at her school in Georgia. Jessica has Downs Syndrome. Her father is a soldier serving in Afghanistan & returned home so he could es**rt her to the game. LIKE if that makes you smile as much as us

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Ask My Advocate assist students getting eligibility for Special Education under any qualifying disability putting together an IEP/504 plan that meets the students unique needs and to ensure it is being implemented. Exercising right to access a free appropriate education when school district does not comply with State and Federal Laws.
We offer assistance in many different topics regarding intellectual and/or physical disabilities: IEP Meetings, Mediation, Due Process, State Hearings, Appeals, Filing Compliance Complaints with different agencies: IHSS, SSI, School Districts and Regional Centers.
Please give us a call during business hours to schedule a FREE ADVOCATE for your next meeting. (951) 436-8534
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TOYS TO PROMOTE FINE MOTOR SKILLS :)
by Judy Wang
Whether you are shopping for a baby, a preschooler, or a pre-teen this season, there are an array of toys to work on kids’ dexterity, upper extremity coordination, and fine motor development. Certain activities that your children take part in during the day may be working their hand-eye coordination and visual-motor skills without you even realizing it.

Between puzzles, arts and crafts, and board games, below are some recommendations for things to look for when shopping for your growing explorer.

Games that promote fine motor skills:

Puzzles/Board Games:toys for fine motor development

Puzzles are a great way to promote cognitive enhancement and fine motor development during each stage of a child’s growth. For younger kids, puzzles don’t just come with larger pieces. There are many puzzles with handles or pegs on each piece so they can work on pinch, grasp, or grip. Some classic toys for babies, such as ring stacking and shape sorting games, are great for learning how pieces fit together and for working on visual-motor integration and visual perceptual skills. Though it might not look like a typical puzzle, Mr. Potato Head is also a game that encourages fine motor skills.

Skills boards are puzzles that promote fine motor and self-care tasks involving buttons, zippers, Velcro, and laces. Memory games with flip-up/down pieces, such as Flip-to-Win Travel Games, will address finger dexterity. For older children, board games with small pieces (such as Battle Ship, Hi-Ho Cherry-O, and Lite Brite) will work on various grasps. Games such as Operation and Don’t Spill the Beans work on challenging grasp techniques such as using tweezers and chopsticks.

Arts and Crafts:toys for fine motor development

Without a doubt, children’s craft projects often involve grasping and visual motor integration skills, with fulfilling results. From finger painting with babies to origami with teens, simple projects can work on fine motor skills. Set up an easel, chalkboard, or even a wall mirror for your toddler, and she will spend hours working on holding a marker and making shapes and circles. Some popular craft projects include friendship bracelets, rainbow loom, weaving loom, jewelry making kits with beads, and WikkiStix. A lot of these are low-budget, low-time commitment, minimum-mess, and maximum-reward projects. They will work on weaving, braiding, pinching, string and small object manipulation, and finger dexterity.

Building Games:toys for fine motor development

Along the lines of rewarding games, nothing will excite a young mind more than to build something straight out of the toy box. Lego, K’Nex, Kaleidogears, and Lincoln Logs are a great start. These games focus on putting pieces/shapes together to make a whole. Kids can use templates and instructions or just little imaginations! They will keep children busy for hours, and teach them important ways pulleys, wheels, and gears work. If you are looking for something trendy, a new brand called Goldie Blox puts the spotlight on engineering type toys for girls. Look for any games that put tool boxes in little hands, and kids will work on multiple ways of grasping to build projects using kid-friendly screwdrivers, hammers, and drills. Through these tightening/loosening motions, they will work on not just finger dexterity, but more complex upper extremity coordination involving forearm and wrist movements.

Handwriting Skills:toys for fine motor development

If you run out of ideas for long car rides, good old-fashioned coloring and activity books contain mazes and pictures that will work on grip strength, ability to stay within the lines, and other aspects of fine motor control. Simple mess-free art tools such as Scratch Art and Spirographs create great expressive images with very little material. Writing Slopes (Slant boards) are another great tool to assist with fine motor development of handwriting skills. Studies have shown that they have significantly improved students’ written work, while correcting poor posture.

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The smell of victory is in the air...not this time, not today, not tomorrow, not ever. Justice does still prevail!

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Cruel Woman Who Berated Cashier With Asperger's Doesn't Get the Last Word

Please visit his page and give him some words of encouragement to undo what this ignorant woman did.

Cruel Woman Who Berated Cashier With Asperger's Doesn't Get the Last Word Chris Tuttle, a Wegmans cashier with Asperger's Syndrome, was recently berated by a rude woman who evidently had super important things to do and...

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