Special Needs Update 7/4/13

1. Preschool Autism Program Enlists Classmates to Teach Social Skills 

http://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2013/06/24/36autism.h32.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+EducationWeekSpecialEducation+%28Education+Week%3A+Special+Education%29&utm_content=My+Yahoo 

2. Summer Learning Activities for Kids: Top Ten Ways To Keep Kids Curious

 http://theoutlawmom.com/2013/06/05/summer-learning-activities-for-kids/

3. Helping son who has autism teaches value of patience — and persistence
 http://www.chicagotribune.com/health/ct-x-0703-zimmerman-autism-20130703,0,5102612.story

4.  Teen with autism makes a difference in his community 
http://www.uppermichiganssource.com/news/story.aspx?id=916622#.UdOoDm3ZYcU 

5.  First responders get tips for dealing with autism
http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=%2F20130628%2FNEWS%2F306280359%2F-1%2Frss01 

6.  iPads give autistic children a voice
 http://www.salemnews.com/local/x1696412744/iPads-give-autistic-children-a-voice

7.  “Rapid Prompting Method” helps boy with autism communicate

http://fox6now.com/2013/06/30/rapid-prompting-method-helps-boy-with-autism-communicate/