Autism - Bridging The Gap

01/16/2012

Did you know that there are about 40,000 apps for kids/ adults with special needs? Apps are one of the many alternatives that are useful in teaching various skills like academics, language/ communication skills, etc. There is something for everyone.

08/02/2011

AAC device in the palm of your hands! Yes!!!

Communication on the Go for iPhone and iPod touch

08/02/2011

Did you know that about 40,000 apps have been developed for kids, adults...with special needs?!!!

08/02/2011

Got APPS? Check out the cool ways apps like Proloquo2Go, Behavior Tracker Pro...are helping kids with special needs and their parents/teachers/therapists.

Touch devices like the iPad are revolutionizing the lives of children, adults and seniors with special needs.

08/02/2011

"...With the simple touch of an iPad, a hungry non-verbal person can communicate exactly what he or she would like to eat. Those apps can then be customized with photos or features to suit an individual’s life and needs..." to read more, click on link.

Touch devices like the iPad are revolutionizing the lives of children, adults and seniors with special needs.

08/02/2011

"Design program [that teaches kids on the autism spectrum] social and technical skills."

When 11-year-old Christopher Charles designed his super zoo last week, the dinosaurs, dragons and gigantic bugs came to life with computer software that may one day help him find a job.

08/02/2011

"Autistic children are often gifted both visually and spatially, qualities Google discovered when it began receiving calls from parents about SketchUp several years ago. " The Salt Lake Tribune

08/01/2011

North Star Alert system (developed by an officer whose son is autistic) locates children who have wondered off away from parents or guardians...see link for more info. Great resource for families with ASD kids, in the event they go missing.

Boston police unveiled a program yesterday to help responders find those with special needs who tend to wander off.The program, dubbed North Star Personal Alert and developed by an officer whose son

07/18/2011

mommy and me yoga at 10am...

Summer in the Square is USP's popular free weekly series in Union Square Park. Running every Thursday from June 16th through August 11th, the series offers an electrifying blend of music and theatrical performances, yoga and fitness classes, and activities for kids.

07/18/2011

Take a break or hang out with your kids.

Summer in the Square is USP's popular free weekly series in Union Square Park. Running every Thursday from June 16th through August 11th, the series offers an electrifying blend of music and theatrical performances, yoga and fitness classes, and activities for kids.

07/18/2011

Join a team of posture and movement specialists on the first Monday of each month. A brief presentation of how the Alexander Technique helps people manage posture, pain, and performance issues will be followed by "hands-on work" as attendees break up into small groups to get personal attention from

07/13/2011

Story Time at High Line!!!

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