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Suggestions for Dealing with Tragic News

Suggestions for Dealing with Tragic News

December 10, 2015

The need to address news of tragedies and violence by calming fears seems to be something that has been increasing lately, even if mostly due to increased access to “news” of some form of disaster. Countless tips, suggestions and techniques are posted on the internet. A range of these may contradict each other. Some say…

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Recent Autism News and Resources

Recent Autism News and Resources

November 18, 2015

  As a parent of a child on the spectrum, I continuously read up on information about autism and The Huffington Post is one of my sources. A recent article: “5 Early Signs of Autism” not only spotlights the best early indicators but alludes to a growing acknowledgement that “early” could be 6 months in…

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ACES Co-Sponsors Event Raising Money for Autism Research Grants

ACES Co-Sponsors Event Raising Money for Auti...

November 18, 2015

ACES believes in supporting the autism community by giving to causes that can effect measurable change in our field. On November 17, 2015, a number of ACES staff attended “An Evening with a Legend: Vince Gill”, an event to help raise seed research funds for the University of North Texas Health Science Center. ACES and…

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Children with Autism Celebrate Halloween

Children with Autism Celebrate Halloween

November 13, 2015

On October 31, 2015, Swanky Brain held its inaugural Halloween party for teenagers and young adults on the Autism Spectrum. Swanky Brain is an organization founded by a parent of four, all of whom are on the Autism Spectrum. They provide consultation and support services to individuals on the spectrum and their families. In conjunction…

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Thoughts on the Terrorist Attacks in San Bernardino

Thoughts on the Terrorist Attacks in San Bern...

November 8, 2015

News of the mass shooting at the regional center in San Bernardino came from a colleague and struck me hard. I immediately thought of all of the good people that I know at the regional center where this event occurred. One person that comes to mind is the caring service coordinator who has served my…

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Organized Soccer Social Groups in San Diego

Organized Soccer Social Groups in San Diego

October 20, 2015

Participating in organized sport can be challenging to navigate for children with autism and their parents. The ACES Focused Social Groups program was created to address these challenges. ACES utilizes ABA methodologies to teach children how to play a sport in a fun and supportive team environment.  Concentrating on the basic skills necessary to be…

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