Invite Victoria Boland & her partner, Andrew Rudd, to entertain at your next fundraiser! Victoria & Andrew can provide great music for all ages, or a full tribute show. Learn more at their website by clicking photo below. And yes, of course Victoria will sing "Don't Give Up on Me" at your event!
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This site is also dedicated to the songwriters and people behind the release of the single CD, "Don't Give Up On Me" (Autism). Find out about the song, the songwriters and the singer, Victoria Boland.
Child With Autism? Boost Developmental Skills Using Sign Language! (08 Oct 2007) Autism is now considered the fastest-growing developmental disability - impairing an individual's ability to develop speech and interact socially. Those who have special needs due to autism can benefit greatly from acquiring a sign system. Learning sign language allows these individuals ...
Why Me - A Reflection On Autism (08 Oct 2007) How many times have I asked myself this question? Why me? When we're out shopping and my son starts to tantrum, and head butt me and yell inappropriate language at everyone around us, I ask myself this question.
Recent Studies Show Autism Is Growing (10 Aug 2007) Studies are showing that autism is increasing in children today. It may be due to a broader definition of what autism is but it may be a sign of something else too. Your best defense is to know the symptoms of autism so that an early diagnosis can be done and treatment started as early as possible.
15 Autism Strategies For Managing Autistic Children (10 Aug 2007) Managing an autistic child can be difficult at times, which is why having autism strategies in place can make the difference between coping and feeling overwhelmed. The strategies don't have to be difficult or complex, it's really simply a matter of ensuring that your child feels secure, comfortable, and calm, so that they can grow and develop in a positive environment.
Autism or Language Disorder? Diagnosis Based On Symptom Analysis (10 Aug 2007) Many disorders and diseases are diagnosed from symptoms only. Others are diagnosed from symptoms first and objective testing as a second step. Read on to find out why this important first step often leads to a confusing diagnosis and inappropriate interventions.
AUTISM STATISTICS (10 Aug 2007) It is quite well known that at this point in time there is no actual cure for autism, yet an earlier diagnosis of the disorder will help in selecting a treatment that will help the individual better cope with day to day life. Therapy may be in two different forms, depending on the degree of autism exhibited by the patient. In examining the autism statistics, the earlier the therapy is started, the more positive will be the results.
Typical Effective Teaching Strategies for Individuals With Autism (10 Aug 2007) Teaching individuals with autism is never easy. What works with one child might have negative effects on another. If you watch closely, the child will be your best teacher. This article is a conglomeration of preferred programming strategies I have learned in classes and workshops interspersed with lessons from the children.
Important Facts Involving the History of Autism (10 Aug 2007) Although the history of autism likely began well over a century ago, autism wasn't previously recognized as its own condition, it was originally confused with another mental disorder, schizophrenia.
Re-Examining the Brain and Autism (10 Aug 2007) Autism spectrum disorders or pervasive developmental disorders involve impairments in reciprocal social interactions as well as restricted repetitive patterns of behavior in the absence of obvious intellectual dysfunction.
