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Autism Research and The Wall Lab at Stanford
Dr. Dennis P. Wall of the Wall Lab at Stanford University discusses current autism-related research projects (such as Autism and the Microbiome) and novel wearable technology that helps children recognize emotions. Read more >>
Comorbid Autism Spectrum Disorder and OCD: Challenges in Diagnosis and Treatment
Interventions shown to be highly effective in treating symptoms of autism are already limited, but the options shrink even further in the presence of anxiety comorbidities, particularly obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). Research has been focused not only on identifying a Read more >>
Sensory Integration and Autism [presentation]
Did you know that sensory integration therapy improves daily function in children with autism? Learn more about this therapy and how it can benefit your autistic child. Presented by Vibha Pathak, OTD, OTR/L. Read more >>
Disability Terms and Definitions Under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
There are 13 categories that guide how disability is defined under the federal special education law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). In order to be eligible for special education and related services as a “child with Read more >>
The Sensory Room: Helping Students with Autism Focus and Learn
Sensory rooms are specially created environments created to provide an immersive sensory experience. For children on the autism spectrum, sensory rooms are designed to have a calming effect that reduces anxiety and improves focus. This video is part of the Read more >>
K-12 Sensory Rooms Offer Safe Space for Special Needs
Sensory rooms not only help students with special needs feel more comfortable and empowered in the classroom, they may also keep them in their neighborhood schools, according to K-12 administrators. The carefully designed rooms may include dim lights to help Read more >>
Early Intervention & Autism – What You Need to Know [presentation]
Early intervention for children with autism can make a huge difference in their development. In this presentation, CHC expert Gina Baldi discusses the most effective methods of early intervention and how to identify the resources you need. Read more >>
Author Shares His Autism Story
Born in 1992 in Japan, Naoki Higashida was diagnosed with autism at the age of 5. Higashida communicates today by using a letter board and by typing on a computer. An author of more than twenty works, which include the Read more >>
Tips for Traveling with a Child with Autism
One big concern with many children with autism is safety. Not just for themselves but for others around them as well. As a parent of a child with autism, your home more often becomes your fortress. And carefree trips to Read more >>
Helping Students with Autism Transition Into a New School Year
Students on the autism spectrum often find transitioning to new situations challenging. Parents and teachers can minimize the stress with some joint prep before school starts. Elizabeth W. Barnes, an author, blogger, and a parent of a child on the Read more >>
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650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
650.326.5530
CHC South Bay:
2280 Kenwood Avenue, San Jose, CA 95128
408.831.7512
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650.702.2487
