Stephanie is the inventor of Senseez vibrating pillows. Senseez can help parents, teachers, and therapists give children on the autism spectrum or ADHD calming and soothing sensations. Q: Stephanie, please tell us about yourself – we want to get to know you. Give us an overview of what you do for the autism community. I am a professor and mom of a child with ASD. My son was diagnosed at the age of two. He had trouble sitting in one place long enough to finish a meal or read a book so his occupational therapist suggested a vibrating mat. Unfortunately, the vibrating mat was large, heavy, and not very portable. This made it difficult to use the vibrating mat in a public place. I [&hellip
Happy World Autism Awareness Day! People all over the world are lighting up iconic buildings such as the Empire State Building and the Sydney Opera House in blue for the sake of autism awareness thanks to the Light It Up Blue Campaign by Autism Speaks. World Autism Awareness Day doesn’t have to be about spreading shock and fear about autism spectrum disorders. Today is a day to remember and value the strengths and capabilities of those on the autism spectrum and to educate and inform those who may not have had the lucky experience to be around someone with autism. It’s about spreading the love. It’s about saying, so what if people are different? In the end, we all want acceptance. Let’s remember it starts [&hellip
Have you thought about what the future for children with autism will look like? 10 years ago, tablets and iPads were not a part of the picture. Now it’s a part of everyday life for a lot people. I use my own tablet when I work with children on the autism spectrum and they love using educational apps that were made for them. It’s becoming more and more difficult to remember what life was like without the modern technology we have in our lives today with tablets and cell phones. I was lucky to be invited to a Behind The Scenes Tour of the TED 2014 Conference happening this week. TED is a nonprofit dedicated to ‘Ideas Worth Spreading’. You may know TED has been [&hellip
It’s easy to feel lost and alone when your child receives a diagnosis of autism. You are bombarded with questions. What should you do? How should you cope? There are very real challenges that accompany a diagnosis, but your attitude towards the diagnosis as a parent is very important. No matter where your child is on the spectrum, your attitude about the diagnosis may have a far greater impact on your child’s development that you might think. Self Esteem Imagine growing up hearing the words “cure” or “disability” or “disease” about autism in the media or even from family and friends. It doesn’t play for a strong message about self esteem. It would make you or anyone else feel less confident. When you hear messages [&hellip
You have a village of people who lend a helping hand to your child’s progress… Whether you’re hiring an ABA paraprofessional to work with your child, hiring a tutor, or just need a helping hand around the house, here is some information to look over. Are you hiring an ABA tutor for your child? ABA Tutors/Therapists provide one-on-one behavior intervention for children with autism. Learn where you can find the ideal ABA Tutor/Therapist if you are looking for an in-home autism paraprofessional. Here are important questions you need to ask the paraprofessional during the interview. Keep these things to keep in mind when hiring an ABA tutor: Hire the Ideal ABA tutor – Eliminate Barriers to Success. Before you make a decision when hiring, check out [&hellip