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Unlike most sites devoted to Autism Spectrum Disorders, we have not included a section which describes the disorders themselves, since we feel that so doing would be redundant. Also, our early Internet research into Autism, Hyperlexia and Asperger's Syndrome led us to many sites, but plowing through the "What is Autism" section time after time left us screaming at the monitor "Ok we KNOW what it is already! Now what?"  Our links page will direct you to several sites which do an outstanding job of describing the nature of Autism and Asperger's Syndrome. The purpose of this site is to describe how autism affects a real family, not in Cyberspace, but here on Earth.

Like many parents of children with developmental disorders, our first reactions to the realization that something was "different" about Katie included confusion, sadness and a burning desire for someone to tell us what to do about it. Unfortunately, no one did. Read our story to find out how we coped. Here you will also find separate sections which describe Katie's education program, the M.D.s (good, bad and indifferent) who contributed to her diagnosis, and our newest section, called Our Intervention Program: A Developmental Approach. We do not use the more common behavioral approach to autism intervention, and we'll tell you why. 

 In response to the many letters we receive from parents looking for more information on Stanley Greenspan's Floor Time, we have recently added a section which contains a description of the method and some strategies for implementing it. You can reach our Floor Time pages from Our Intervention Program. Returning visitors to our site can reach Floor Time directly by clicking here.

The Katie Vance News is posted here monthly and contains reports from home, school and each of her individual therapists. Anyone involved in Katie's care can access the newsletter with a password. We try to keep our team members well informed so that they can learn from each other and reinforce each other's work.

Our Links page will take you to some of the sites we have found most helpful.    

If you're ready to become a Floor Time family like us, visit our newest addition and companion site, Shopping on The Asperger's Express. You'll find our list of recommended reading for parents there as well as many of Katie's favorite toys, games, books, software, and educational materials. Purchases benefit The Asperger's Express.

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