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		<title>Xbox 360 or Wii for Autism???</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:46:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asperger's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[OK . . . . maybe I’m a little late . . . but I finally had an opportunity to explore the Xbox 360.  I loved what I saw!  I’m not overly into electronics.  The younger generation “gets” these things far better than I do.  But I find it amusing to watch how intuitive it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Medical Evaluation of Children with Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:14:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Tip – Medical Evaluation Many students with autism experience co-occurring medical conditions.  Considering this, many of these students have not had the benefit of a thorough medical evaluation.  Remember that each student is different and treatment for students with various disabilities requires a specific individualized approach. For more tips visit http://AutismFamilyOnline.com]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing for Doctor Visit for Child with Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 15:54:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asperger's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Tip – Visiting a Doctor Office When you have an appointment for a major medical evaluation, it helps if you can bring someone with you, to watch your child so you can concentrate on your discussion with the doctor.  Bring several favorite books or toys to keep the child occupied in the waiting room [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Link Between Communication and Behavior Problems in Autism</title>
		<link>http://lindahodgdonblog.com/the-link-between-communication-and-behavior-problems-in-autism</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:25:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asperger's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Linda Hodgdon Autism Author]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders are known for having behavior challenges.  Communication breakdowns are often the reason.  If other communication attempts do not accomplish their goals, students will use what works.  That frequently can be something we will call a “bad behavior.” Here’s what one educator shared about managing a meltdown.  “I gave a student [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Physical Activity for Children with Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 18:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asperger's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Tip – Swimming Swimming is a sport that offers competition on an individual basis, making it ideal therapy for children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.  They can thrive on the exercise, competition and social interaction without being overwhelmed by the stress of team play. &#160; For more tips visit http://AutismFamilyOnline.com &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Keep Focus in Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 13:47:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Tip – Choose your battlegrounds Decide which behaviors are most important to pay attention to. It is not realistic to try to address everything. First, focus on any behaviors related to the child&#8217;s personal safety or the safety of those around him/her. Behaviors that negatively affect participation in the classroom are important to work [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Great Alternative to the IPad for Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 18:36:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asperger's]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[There has certainly been an IPad explosion related to individuals with autism, Asperger’s and similar learning needs.  An IPad is not the only option to provide some important learning opportunities for our kids. I’ve received a lot of correspondence from people who want access to academic games for the IPad.  Reading, spelling, math.  Well . [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Doctor Visits for Children with Autism</title>
		<link>http://lindahodgdonblog.com/doctor-visits-for-children-with-autism</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 19:22:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asperger's]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Visual Strategies]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://lindahodgdonblog.com/?p=176</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Tip – Going to the Doctor Try to visit a doctor or dentist office before you need to go for treatment.  Arrange a &#8220;visiting&#8221; appointment.  Try to pick a time that the child is most likely to be contented.  Going during nap time or when everyone is hungry isn&#8217;t the best option. Prepare the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Obsessive Behavior in Autism</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:12:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asperger's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Autism]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Linda Hodgdon Autism Author]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Tip – Child obsessed with an object If a child is obsessed with an object, remove it from his sight. That is the best way to handle a &#8220;problem object,&#8221; especially if it affects the quality of life. One more step is to think about why he was so obsessed with that object.  What [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Autism Behavior Can Cause Confusion</title>
		<link>http://lindahodgdonblog.com/why-autism-behavior-can-cause-confusion</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:05:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lindaho</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Linda Hodgdon Autism Author]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Tuesday Tip – Learned Responses As students react to specific significant events, they may repeat that same behavior or response every time the memory of that event is repeated.  This can be particularly obvious when they react strongly to something that they perceive as frightening or highly undesirable.  Even though the surrounding factors may change, [...]]]></description>
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