by Barbara Lester, LCSW School has been underway for a while now – we have just finished the second quarter here in Utah. The best laid plans from back at the beginning of the school year aren’t always working out for the best. Let’s look at some recent questions. How do I get the teacher [...]
How Important is a Correct Diagnosis?
November 3, 2011 By
[fbshare]Barbara Lester, LCSW, member of OUR Journey THRU Autism (OJTA), shared that she is often asked the importance of obtaining a “correct” diagnosis before determining treatment, since the symptoms of many diagnoses are similar. I am very excited to have OJTA’s permission to reprint Barbara’s detailed response below. ~Danette I often get asked how important [...]
The Wonderful Story of Warren, An Autism Spectrum Dinosaur
September 9, 2011 By
is a coloring book that tells a story. Written by Annette L. Becklund, LCSW and illustrated by Ray Gulzeth, it describes the experiences of a young autism spectrum dinosaur named Warren. Warren has special interests that he enjoys: drawing, painting, and playing the piano. The story begins by showing his special interests and talents and [...]
