Back-to-School with Autism
Back-to-school marks a time of adjusting to new teachers in a new classroom setting, meeting new friends, and sharpening those brand new pencils into a perfect point. For children on the autism...
View ArticleParenthood: A Window into the World of Asperger’s Syndrome
The NBC television series Parenthood premiered March 2, 2010, and will return for a fourth season tonight at 9 p.m. CST. Often compared to Modern Family, the show incorporates a similar familial...
View ArticleAutism Spectrum Disorder
In researching for an ongoing project, we spent the last couple of months researching autism. The fastest growing developmental disability in the U.S., autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects the...
View ArticleYou Can’t Define a Spectrum
One of the most frustrating aspects of autism is the inability to explicitly define the disorder. With every case unique, there always seems to be an exception to the rule. There are, however, five...
View ArticleThis is What Autism Looks Like
Who would have thought that popular rapper 50 Cent would teach us a lesson this summer? Unfortunately, this learning opportunity arose from a series of highly insensitive tweets he sent out to his 6.8...
View ArticleRevealing a Diagnosis: How do you tell your child they have autism?
A few weeks ago, I introduced NBC’s show Parenthood, with its cast of quirky characters and tactful depiction of Asperger’s Syndrome. Watching this series, I appreciate the chance to gain a better...
View ArticleDecoding Autism
While researching autism over these past few months, I occasionally found myself drowning in alphabet soup. A very strong community has formed to support those affected by autism, one that uses a...
View ArticleWhat Causes Autism?
Autism has no cure. Sure, an individual’s condition can be improved, and if he or she is high-functioning, the disorder could be managed so well that observers barely detect it. Yet, on the long list...
View ArticleA Need for Unity
There is a strong autism community that helps those affected find much needed support, but the as a whole it suffers from several divides. Autism, being a diverse spectrum, creates different needs for...
View ArticleTrending Topics in K-12 for 2013
To follow-up our most popular Visibility Matters blog post of 2012, here are the key topics we expect to trend for K-12 in 2013. A subsequent post will focus on important developments in higher...
View ArticleTrending Topics in Higher Education and Autism in 2013
As a follow-up to our post on trending K-12 topics in 2013, here are some key higher education and autism topics to watch in the months ahead. Let us know in the comments section what you think of...
View ArticleWarning Signs of Autism
Many cases of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are not diagnosed until age three or later. Yet, signs of autism often exist much earlier. And since early intervention is imperative for treatment, it is...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Autism
News coming from the education industry is filled with current trends, new technology, professional development tools and updates from the many associations we follow closely. Federal and state...
View ArticleAutism Diagnoses Don’t Expire with Age
An imbalance of attention seems to exist in the autism community. Often the media and others place a predominant focus on children who have an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The tendency is...
View ArticleAutism Occurrence
We’ve been learning and sharing a lot about autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) lately. The topic also has been popular with the mainstream media, which raises the question – why is autism such a hot...
View ArticleFollow Me to NYC – CB&A Attending Inaugural Autism Investment Conference
We’re getting excited about heading to the Big Apple this week for Autism Speaks’ first-ever Autism Investment Conference. With increasing numbers of children with autism attending schools across the...
View ArticleTherapeutic Mobile Video Games…Not Something You Hear About Everyday
The Autism Speaks Investment Conference held in NYC on February 21 was an opportunity for investors and product developers to discuss opportunities for addressing the needs of the growing autism...
View ArticleAutism, Integration and Technology
My second blog, in a series of four, covering the categories discussed during the Autism Speaks Investment Conference, will focus on Diagnostics and Enabling Technologies. Not only is this topic...
View ArticleAssistance and Acceptance
Assistive Technologies (AT)—the third post in a series of four covering the Autism Speaks Investment Conference in February. The term includes assistive, adaptive and rehabilitative devices for those...
View ArticleCB&A Goes Blue For Autism Awareness AND Acceptance
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, signifying the beginning of Autism Awareness Month throughout April. Many people and organizations are joining in the effort to raise awareness of autism spectrum...
View ArticleThe Voice and Vision of Special Education
The CEC 2013 Convention & Expo is officially underway in San Antonio. The event is the largest professional development event dedicated to special and gifted education. Educators from all over the...
View ArticleCB&A Brings Visibility to the Special Needs Industry
We announced some exciting news today! C. Blohm & Associates has rolled out its Special Needs Division, confirming our commitment to education, to children and to giving everyone the chance to...
View ArticleSpecial Needs Division Welcomes First Client – Brain Parade
It’s official! Our new Special Needs Division has its first client. Brain Parade is a developer of learning solutions for children with autism and other developmental disabilities. Its award-winning...
View ArticleAutism – Supports and Services
The fourth, and final, blog post detailing the first annual Autism Investment Conference is around the topic of supports and services. This area of focus for the autism community is of special interest...
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