Study to Evaluate the Efficacy of The Listening Program for Improvement of Auditory Skills and Speech for Children With Down Syndrome

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A Study to Establish Whether the Use of The Listening Program is Effective in Improving Auditory Skills for Children with Autism

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Selected Sildes from Dr. Hess's Recent Presentations - 2009

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Suggested Social Games

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Examples of Educational Strategies

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Mining Report-April 2009: Play-Based Intervention with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)

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Floor Time: An Emotional Developmental Approach to Play Therapy for Children Impacted by Developmental and/or Affective Disorders

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Challenges of Families Raising a Special Needs Child

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Autism: Identification, Assessment and Intervention

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Clinical Support for Families Dealing with the Diagnosis of Autism

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Uses of Play with Learning Disabilities and Developmental Delay

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Developmental Tasks During Early Adolescence: Strategies for the Classroom

Developmental Tasks for Grades 1-4: Strategies for the Classroom

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Doing Floor Time as a Group Activity

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Floor Time: An Intervention that Brings Families Together

The Interdisciplinary Council on Developmental & Learning Disorders (ICDL)
The Interdisciplinary Council includes outstanding professionals from the different disciplines working with children and families where there are developmental and/or learning problems. Its aim is to improve the identification, prevention and treatment of developmental and learning disorders.

Dr. Stanley Greenspan

The Autism Society of America

The Autism Society of Los Angeles

CAN (Cure Autism Now)
Cure Autism Now is an organization founded by parents, doctors, and researchers, dedicated to promoting biomedical and genetic research to find a cure for autism.

Autism Speaks

Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Dosorder (CHADD)

Selective Mutism Group/Childhood Anxiety Network

Evidence based research to support DIR/Floor Time

Families of autistic kids sue over therapy's elimination

Evidence Base for the DIR/Floortime Approach

DIR/Floortime and Autism Spectrum Disorders: Overview and Summary of Scientific and Public Support

Autism and Parent's Choices: Fact Sheet

Mandating Autism Policy - A Closer Look at the Evidence: A Fact Sheet for Law Makers, Parents and Health Professionals

Tips for Kids from Dr. Hess

Helping Our Kids with Autism Transition Back Into School