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Welcome to our ASD-parents wiki! This wiki is designed to be a resource for parents and families with children on the Autism Spectrum. On this site, we have provided some basic information about the Autism spectrum, resources and tools to use at home, activities and ideas, most current research, early interventions, and local services. We have also included a glossary to help better understand education lingo surrounding education and disabilities.

My name is Kerry Villegas. I am a 3rd grade teacher in the Holt, MI area. I have been teaching in early childhood for about 5 years, and elementary education for about 3 years.



= = =10 Things Every Child with Autism Wants You to Know....=

 **1. I am first and foremost a child. I have autism. I am not primarily "autistic**  **4. I am a concrete thinker.** **10. Love me unconditionally.** http://www.southflorida.com/sfparenting/sfe-sfp-autism,0,6196233.story
 * 2. My sensory perceptions are disordered. **
 * 3. Please remember to distinguish between won't (I choose not to) and can't (I am not able to). **
 * 5. Please be patient with my limited vocabulary. **
 * 6. Because language is so difficult for me, I am very visually oriented **
 * 7. Please focus and build on what I can do rather than what I can't do. **
 * 8. Please help me with social interactions. **
 * 9. Try to identify what triggers my meltdowns. **

=Site Map:=

__Causes and Indicators:__ This page will include indicators checklists, articles on causes and interventions, and medical information

__Current Research:__ This page contains link to the most current research on ASD

__Early Interventions:__ This page will incorporate data and how to support early interventions through programs and home

__Glossary:__ Terms and Lingo broken down into everyday language

__Home Connection:__ This page will include a holistic approach to activities, games, exercise and diet for your child with ASD

__Resources and Services:__ This page will provide links and information about local and statewide services for you and your child