Monday, October 23, 2023

Maple Oatmeal Cookies | Easy Cookie Recipe | How To Make Maple Oatmeal Cookies

Slight variation (for better health) on the recipe 

3/4 cup butter- room temperature

3/4 cup maple syrup

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp cinnamon

1 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

3 cups oats

1 cup chocolate chips (dark chocolate/low sugar if possible)

Optional: if the dough is too thick for mixing...or if you just want a smoother cookie, add 1/3 to 1 cup of egg whites.


Using a hand mixer, table top mixer, or sturdy spoon if a mixer is not available, thoroughly mix the ingredients.

On a cookie sheet sprayed with oil, place small balls (you can use your hand or a spoon) on the cookie sheet about 2 inches apart.


Place in a preheated oven.

bake 12 minutes at 350




Sunday, October 15, 2023

[PDF] The Role of Occupational Therapy in the Transition Process for Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities H Tanous, MK Ulrich, A Walther - 2023

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[PDF] The Relationship Between Parental Engagement in Early Intervention, Part C Special Education Services, and Parental Barriers to Engagement Through the … Z Selnes - 2023

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[PDF] Orff-based Music Education: A Systematic Review of its Effects on Social Emotional Competence in Primary School Students F Zhang, MBA Talib - Educational Administration: Theory and Practice, 2023

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[PDF] Mindfulness-Based Interventions for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Their Caregivers MR Hartley - 2023

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[PDF] Importance of parental engagement for educating adolescent girls R Gaur, P Gangwar, P Prathima, AG Bawa, S Kaur - Journal for ReAttach Therapy …, 2023

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The Effects of a Treatment Package on the Rate of Tact Acquisition in Children With Autism SP Rivers - 2023

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A meta-analysis of parent-inclusive child therapy interventions for decreasing symptomatology. AV Line, AS Lenz, L Warwick, ML Branch… - … Psychology: Science and …, 2023

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[PDF] A new school-based play approach for young children's wellbeing: evidence from a 14-week study S Wai-Wan Choy, C Mc Guckin - Irish Educational Studies, 2023

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[PDF] Non-Verbal Creativity and Intellectual Challenges A Nuh, A Paul

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Parents' Participation in the Education of Their Children with Disability. SA Bahkali - Journal of Special Education & Rehabilitation (2314 …, 2023

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THE ROLE OF PARENTS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LANGUAGE AND SPEECH IN CHILDREN. S Baruti - Youth Voice Journal, 2023

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Monday, August 21, 2023

[HTML] Using Relationship Development Intervention with Autistic Children and Their Families: The Experiences of RDI Consultants in Australia T McAuliffe, B Apps, J Setchell - Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 2023

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Parental Perceptions of the Process and Impact of Dramatherapy Group Sessions for Adolescents with Autism Spectrum Disorder L Bololia - … Persons on the Autism Spectrum: Colourful Hatchlings, 2023

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Study shows autistic people are more likely to engage in self-harm — but not because of autism

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Yale scientists reveal two paths to autism in the developing brain - YaleNews YaleNews - Yale University

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Teacher collaboration to enhance play based learning for the holistic development of young children

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[HTML] Perceptions of health professionals in providing care for people with anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa: a systematic review and meta-synthesis of qualitative … BB Maia, FG Campelo, ECG Rodrigues… - Cadernos de Saúde Pública, 2023

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[HTML] Non-Disclosure and Suicidal Ideation in Adolescent Victims of Bullying: An Analysis from the Family and School Context JF Estévez-García, E Cañas, E Estévez - Psychosocial Intervention, 2023

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[PDF] THE EFFECT OF USING STORY-MAPPING TO ENHANCE READING COMPREHENSION OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES IN SAUDI O Alshikhi - 2023

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Community-delivered evidence-based practice and usual care for adolescent Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): Examining mechanistic outcomes PA Graziano, MH Sibley, SJ Coxe, L Bickman, P Martin… - Behavior Therapy, 2023

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Saturday, July 29, 2023

[PDF] Career development stories of college and university students on the autism spectrum F Dansereau - 2023

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New Insights into Stress Coping and Resilience C Chen, Y Kotozaki, R Okubo, S Nakagawa - Frontiers in Behavioral Neuroscience

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The impact of family characteristics on the level of empowerment and the level of Family Quality of Life of parents using Early Childhood Intervention services S Bagur, AJ Cañas-Lerma, B Mut-Amengual, S Verger - International Journal of …, 2023

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Body focused repetitive behaviour disorders in children and adolescents: Clinical characteristics and treatment outcomes in a naturalistic setting D Rautio, P Andrén, L Bjureberg, M Silverberg-Mörse… - Behavior Therapy, 2023

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[PDF] Bullying Risk factors; A narrative review DH Awadallah, SA Hagag, UM Youssef… - … Regulatory Science (TRS), 2023

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[PDF] Mindfulness Parenting and Childish Play: A Clinical Trial With Parents of Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders LP Rojas-Torres, Y Alonso-Esteban, F Alcantud-Marín - Psicothema, 2023

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Friday, July 14, 2023

The American Medical Association Withdraws Support for ABA and Opens the Door for More Advocacy for (therapies such as P.L.A.Y. and DIR)

 This article is more specific to DIR, PLAY is of course, based upon DIR but with significantly more parental involvement and solid research in efficacy both for improvement for the child and stress reduction for the parent.


The AMA House of Delegates Handbook from the 2023 Annual Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Chicago June 9-4 can be found by clicking here.

Saturday, June 24, 2023

Monday, June 19, 2023

Early Intensive Behavioral Intervention for Autism Spectrum Disorder AN Creem, KA Rodriguez, BJ Hillhouse, R Lee, JB Leaf - Handbook of Clinical Child …, 2023

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Parent-Focused Interventions, Family Need, and Family Adjustment for Parents of Children with Autism S Carse - 2023

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[PDF] Leigh syndrome. Literature review and case report S Ekkert - International student conference on pediatrics 2023 …, 2023 Objectives. Childhood fever is one of the most common clinical symptoms that often leads to parental concern. Parental involvement in child’s fever management and treatment has a huge impact on the progression of the disease and it’s outcome

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[PDF] Exploring the Influence of Parental Literacy Status on the Implementation of Dance Movement Therapy for Motor Skill Development in Children with Intellectual … A Nanda, M Rizwaan, BB Mohapatra, P Das, AK Padhy - Asian Journal of Education …, 2023

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[PDF] The Role of Occupational Therapy in Transition Programs for High School Students with Disabilities T Kehren - 2023

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Supporting Noise Sensitivity and Emotion Regulation with Children E Dotch, J Hu, A Mavrovounioti, W Du, J Johnson… - Proceedings of the 22nd …, 2023

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Unexpected Genetic Influence of Fathers in Autism

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(Should not really be unsuspected.  There has already been a lot of research, obviously ignored by some.)

What to know about GABA

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Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

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Functions and dysfunctions of nitric oxide in brain

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Israeli study reveals potential method for reducing symptoms of autism

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Appreciating and Promoting Resilience in Families JW Eagle, SM Sheridan - Handbook of Resilience in Children, 2023

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[HTML] Examining Key Populations in the Context of Implementing Cyberbullying Prevention and Intervention Initiatives E Maxwell, N Khanna, W Craig

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[PDF] ADHDCoach—a virtual clinic for parents of children with ADHD: Development and usability study CR Păsărelu, D David, A Dobrean, A Noje, Ș Roxana… - DIGITAL HEALTH, 2023

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Neurological and Developmental Outcomes of High-Risk Neonates, An Issue of Clinics in Perinatology, E-Book N Maitre, AF Duncan - 2023

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Effective Secondary Services in Transition-Age Youth With Disabilities: A Systematic Review of the Literature D Lee, M Ramírez, Y Castruita-Rios, X Chen, T Tansey - … Research, Policy, and …, 2023

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Parenting stress and autistic children's emotional problems relate to family-school partnerships and parent mental health. LL McIntyre, RT Santiago, M Sutherland, SA Garbacz - School Psychology, 2023

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Association between autism symptomatology and DSM–5 symptoms and parents' mental health O Shtayermman, Y Zhang - Current Psychology, 2023

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Friday, March 10, 2023