The HollyRod Foundation is donating Apple iPads to children who have autism and are either nonverbal or have severe difficulty communicating. According to the foundation, one in every 110 kids has been diagnosed with Autism, and 25% of those may never develop verbal communication. Fortunately, the iPad in combination with special software can give many […]
Posts with the autism tag
EVENT: Sensory Friendly Screening of Disney’s Tangled
What: A sensory friendly showing of Disney’s Tangled 2D presented by Goodrich Quality Theaters. When: Saturday, December 4 at 9:15am Where: Hamilton 16 IMAX in Noblesville, IN. Who Should Attend: Families with children who have special needs. The “Lights Up, Sound Down. Lights Up, Sound Down” event gives families with children who have special needs […]
Answers for Autism Walk
What: A walk to help benefit the Autism Advocates of Indiana When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 Registration at 9:00 a.m., Walk at 11:00 a.m. Where: CoxHall Gardens: Carmel, Indiana It is our intention to use the proceeds from this event to promote the advancements of autism research, provide grants for programs in Indiana that serve […]
Autism Workshop in Bloomington, Indiana
WHAT: When Actions Speak Louder Than Words Workshop WHEN: Thursday, October 14th WHERE: Indiana Institute on Disability and Community, Bloomington IN The Institute’s Indiana Resource Center for Autism in collaboration with the Early Childhood Center, will host a one-day workshop focusing on building understanding of how different behaviors are communicative on Thursday, October 14, 2010 […]
INDATA Project to Host Demo Day on Autism
What: A “Demo Day” featuring devices that assist people with autism. When: Friday, August 20, 2010 Where: Rauch, Inc, 1200 Bono St. New Albany, Indiana Why: The “Demo Day” gives individuals who make an appointment the opportunity to experience an abbreviated one-on-one device demonstration, during which they learn how assistive technology can increase independence through a hands-on […]
A National Conference on Autism & Employment
Bringing the Autism and Vocational Rehabilitation Communities Together What: Autism Works National Conference When: March 3-4, 2011 Where: Sheraton Westport Hotel, St. Louis, MO Why: The Autism Works National Conference is bringing these two powerful constituencies together to learn from each other and to improve employment opportunities for adults with autism. Topics Include: Understanding the […]