Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island
P.O. Box 8460 Cranston, RI 02920
Telephone: (401) 886-5015 | Fax: (401) 739-7384
Email: featri@gmail.com | Web Site: www.featri.org
2008 Autism: Sharing the Knowledge Conference
Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island (FEAT/RI) would like to thank Dr. Bridget A. Taylor for sharing her knowledge, time and expertise with our invited guests at our Fifth Annual Conference Autism: Sharing the Knowledge on April 25, 2008.
We would also like to thank the many parents, educators, professionals, organizations and businesses that supported, and attended the conference this year, making this another successful event.
FEAT/RI looks forward to continuing our mission, disseminating accurate information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and effective research-based treatment, and providing guidance, support, and affordable autism training opportunities and resources to our many families and professionals in need throughout the state.
Dr. Bridget Taylor and FEAT/RI Board Members
Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island (FEAT/RI) would like to thank Dr. Bridget A. Taylor for sharing her knowledge, time and expertise with our invited guests at our Fifth Annual Conference Autism: Sharing the Knowledge on April 25, 2008.
We would also like to thank the many parents, educators, professionals, organizations and businesses that supported, and attended the conference this year, making this another successful event.
FEAT/RI looks forward to continuing our mission, disseminating accurate information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and effective research-based treatment, and providing guidance, support, and affordable autism training opportunities and resources to our many families and professionals in need throughout the state.
Dr. Bridget Taylor and FEAT/RI Board Members
Mission
Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island Formed in 1997, Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island (FEAT/RI) is a non-profit, parent driven organization, staffed by volunteers and fully funded through the generosity of caring supporters. FEAT/RI's mission is to disseminate accurate information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and effective science-based treatment, including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), and provide guidance, support, and advocacy for families of children with ASD.What To Look For
An early diagnosis is critical. If by 12-18 months of age, your child, or a child you know is exhibiting two or more of the characteristics listed below, FEAT/RI encourages you to seek a developmental evaluation from qualified professionals: |
Does your child attend to language
less than his typical peers or not at all? |
Usually fail to respond when his name is
called? |
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Sometimes appear deaf to spoken
words or other sounds? |
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Does the child fail to share his
interests with you by bringing you things and pointing out items to indicate
his interest? |
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Is the child's eye contact
irregular, uncomfortable, or non-existent? |
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Is the child uninterested in other people
(including other children), or has his interest in other children
decreased? |
Some (but not all) children with Autism/Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) also exhibit some of the following characteristics:
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Unusual body movements |  |
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Word loss | |
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Hand or finger flapping | |
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Moving objects repetitively before their eyes | |
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Unusual responses to sound, light or touch | |
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Preference for sameness | |
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Difficulty in transitions from one activity to another | |
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Limited, repetitive toy play | |
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Lack of pretend play | |
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Irrational fears | |
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Lining up of objects | |
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Noncompliance with adult requests | |