Research / Articles / Podcasts / Videos
Part 1: Bonnie Yates Talks with Shannon Penrod About the Nuts and Bolts of Your Childs IEP
Bonnie Yates Talks to Shannon Penrod About
the Nuts and Bolts of Your Childs IEP
[slaudio:http://bonnieyates.com/podcasts/IEP_Nuts_ and_Bolts_with_Bonnie_Yates.mp3]
New Novartis Drug Shows Signs of Hope
New York Times Columnist, Gardiner Harris, writes about the new drug by Novartis shown to improve cases of retardation or autism stemming from fragile X syndrome. Many scientists such as Dr.Thomas R. Insel of the National Institute of Mental Health, viewed rehab the most beneficial treatment for such conditions and not medication. New hope was found after research was conducted with the new Novartis drug.
Dr. Mark C. Fishman reported that the drug definitely showed signs of improvement for many of the patients that were tested. Not only did it show signs of improvement for cases of autism and retardation stemming from fragile X syndrome, but it also showed improvement for those whose’ condition did not stem from it.
The drug has only been tested on adult patients, as Novartis viewed this as a precautionary step. But, one we read on that scientists believe children would probably benefit the most from this drug, as their brains would better react to a change in abilities to perform mentally. Katie Clapp, the president of the Fraxa Research Foundation, says of the Novartis Drug that it “may be the key to solving the mystery of autism and other developmental disorders.”
To read the full article from the New York Times, please follow the link below:
Promise Seen in Drug for Retardation Syndrome By Gardiner Harris
Podcast: Bonnie Yates Talks With Autism Mom About Recovery
By Bonnie Yates, Esq
Bonnie Yates met M.A. and her son A.B. last April 2009 when she was traveling in the state of Washington.
At that time, A.B. was a 6 1/2 year old boy who had been in treatment for his diagnosis of autism since age 2 1/2. He appeared to be obviously autistic and “geeky” although verbal and quite high functioning. It was not apparent, however, that he would dramatically improve within a short time span.
When Bonnie returned to Washington in April 2010, she found that A.B. had changed dramatically and was becoming “indistinguishable” from a typical child of the same age. Only days away from giving birth to her second child, M.A. graciously agreed to talk with Bonnie about her son’s recovery. A.B. will complete his ABA program in September 2010.
Recovery from Autism: Learning Why and How to Make it Happen More
Autism Advocate 2008
Doreen Granpeesheh, PhD, BOBA
ABSTRACT: Recovery from autism exists and it happens on a regular basis. May deny it or are afraid to use the word “recovery” because it’s controversial. But recovery is real, whether or not you have the information to be aware of it or the courage to acknowledge it publicly.
In this article we address the issue of recovery head on. We describe what recovery looks like, discuss some of the scientific research behind it and outline some of the things we are doing about it.
Intensive Behavioral Treatment for Children With Autism: Four-Year Outcome and Predictors
American Journal on Mental Retardation November 2005
Glen O. Sallows
Tamlynn D. Graupner
Wisconsin Early Autism Project (Madison)
ABSTRACT: Outcome after 4 years of treatment, including cognitive, language, adaptive, social, and academic measures . . . 48% of all children showed rapid learning, achieved average posttreatmentscores, and at age 7, were succeeding in regular education classrooms.
A Comparison of Intensive Behavior Analytic And Eclectic Treatments For Young Children With Autism
Research in Developmental Disabilities June 2004
Jane S. Howard
Coleen R. Sparkman
Howard G. Cohen
Gina Green
Harold Stanislaw
ABSTRACT: Findings are consistent with other research showing that IBT is considerably more efficacious than ‘‘eclectic’’ intervention…
Early Intensive Behavioral Treatment: Replication of the UCLA Model in a Community Setting
Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics April 2006
Howard Cohen, PhD
Mila Amerine-Dickens, MS
Tristram Smith, PhD
ABSTRACT: Although previous studies have shown favorable results with early intensive behavioral treatment (EIBT) for children with autism, it remains important to replicate these findings…
Autism: Life Afterwards
A long time ago, I was just starting out and having kids. I had 2 children within one year three hundred and fifty eight days and I was in awe of how unexpectedly wonderful it was to bear witness to the beginning of a new person.
I was thirty-four years old when my worst fears were confirmed. I remember leaving UCLA after hearing that my beloved, four-year-old blue-eyed boy had autism.
My boy! How could this happen to me when I was so in love with him?
And where had he gone anyway? The cute, cuddly wonderful baby had been replaced by someone unfamiliar who had strange interests, ritualistic behaviors, didn’t speak much and was frequently unhappy.
Ages 4-6 were the hell years where we started ABA therapy and I braced myself for the worst. What does it mean to have a child who will never grow up? As wonderful as babies are, one expects that they will naturally progress to the next stage.
Intensive Behavioral Treatment for Children With Autism: Four -Year Outcome and Predictors
Intensive Behavioral Treatment for Children With Autism: Four -Year Outcome and Predictors
NOVEMBER 2005 AMERICAN JOURNAL ON MENTAL RETARDATION
VOLUME 110, NUMBER 6: 417–438
Glen O. Sallows and Tamlynn D. Graupner
Wisconsin Early Autism Project (Madison)
Click here for complete PDF text.
Bonnie Yates Full Circle Radio Interview – Watch the Video With Dr. Joan Rosenberg and Dr. Erika Holiday
Bonnie Yates Full Circle Radio Interview
Content on this page requires a newer version of Adobe Flash Player.
READ MORE »
WE UNDERSTAND Families have enough battles to overcome in everyday life living with special needs children. We know. Many of our staff members are parents of special needs children and have gone through the difficult educational and emotional processes you are experiencing.
A TEAM APPROACH
The Law Offices of Bonnie Z. Yates, Inc. employs a team approach in securing your child's education rights. Our team is composed of attorneys, skilled education professionals and support staff committed to assisting you in obtaining all the education services to which your child is entitled.
TO SCHEDULE AN INITIAL FREE PHONE CONSULTATION
If you would like to schedule an initial phone consultation, please fill out our Family Intake Form.
Once completed, our office will call to set up a convenient appointment time with you.
Please call 310-204-6624 for more information. The initial consultation is free.
Bonnie Z Yates
Bonnie Yates is an attorney with over 25 years of experience. In 1994, when her second child was diagnosed with autism, Ms. Yates focused her legal practice exclusively on special education to help her son obtain the educational services he needed. Ms. Yates and her team of lawyers have helped hundreds of children obtain vital educational services.
Ask Bonnie a Question
Contact Bonnie
Special Education Law
NPS Schools Agencies
IEP Meetings
Disability Discrimination