Read about it here. What do you think of their answers? Who do you think has the better plan? Please explain if you have an opinion either way. Thanks!

When I did an image search for "spectrum" this picture comes up. What do you think? How would you explain a spectrum to someone?

AS THE OLD MAN WALKED THE BEACH AT DAWN, HE NOTICED A YOUNG MAN AHEAD OF HIM PICKING UP STARFISH AND FLINGING THEM INTO THE SEA. FINALLY CATCHING UP WITH THE YOUTH, HE ASKED HIM WHY HE WAS DOING THIS. THE ANSWER WAS THAT THE STRANDED STARFISH WOULD DIE IF LEFT UNTIL THE MORNING SUN. 'BUT THE BEACH GOES ON FOR MILES AND THERE ARE MILLIONS OF STARFISH,' CONTINUED THE OTHER. 'HOW CAN YOUR EFFORT MAKE ANY DIFFERENCE?' THE YOUNG MAN LOOKED AT THE STARFISH IN HIS HAND, AND THEN THREW IT TO SAFETY IN THE WAVES, 'IT MAKES A DIFFERENCE TO THIS ONE,' HE SAID.

The first ever World Autism Awareness Day has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The idea was promoted by the State of Qatar who worked hard to make World Autism Day a reality - this historic day will take place on Wednesday 2nd April 2008. Read here for more information.

A few years ago, I was working with a student who loved the Lion King. He watched the movie just about every day, spoke often of the characters, and desired all things Lion King. This student also demonstrated delayed echolalia. He would use phrases from the Lion King to express his emotions because he was unable to do so on his own. One of his goals was to be able to "turn take using puzzles and games". In the beginning, he didn't even want me to touch the pieces at all. …[more]

Check out the results of this new study.

Someone asked what are the warning signs of dyslexia. I do not have much information on dyslexia so I did a little searching online. After reviewing different websites, this is the information that I found.Can it be dyslexia? (click link for more resources and information)What you should look for:Delay in talkingDifficulty expressing ideas correctlyDifficulty with recognizing and producing rhymesDifficulty remembering rote information such as letter names (also phone number…[more]

Here is information on Down Syndrome is from the National Institute of Child Health and Development. This is another great website that has other information about Child Development and education.Check out this link about the National Institute of Health having a Down Syndrom research plan.Also, the CT Down Syndrom Congress has loads of information. You obviously don't have to live in Connecticut to get information there.

NIMH also offers a pretty comprehensive publication about ADHD. In the efforts to provide information on various topics in the field of special education, I would like to share their information on Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder as well. Browse their site and you will find alot of information on various topics including depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and various other topics. One of my professors turned me on to this sight for valid educational information from professionals.

The National Institute of Mental Health has the most comprehensive information that I have seen from a professional publication on Autism Spectrum Disorders. If you would like more information on Autism, click here.