By: Mary Entezar Contributor: specialneedsinmycity.org Modesto Autism Awareness Group (MAAG) is focused on working hand in hand to offer support and guidance to community of families of children with autism. Awareness is the first step to helping our children reach their maximum potential in life. We are also here to provide an outlet for the kids and parents through interaction, information fun activities so that everyone has a chance to be themselves! Families are invited to join us at the park! Parents, receive up to date information- Sign up to receive bi-weekly summary of current posts, events, new resources, tips.

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My Son’s  “O” (The O is made as if you were imitating a dinosaur, but the dinosaur only chose to say “O”) By: Lisa Cortez                                                          Contributor to: specialneedsinmycity.org My 2-year-old son has speech delays. He is trying to learn sounds, but it’s hard for him. When a behavioral interventionist first probed him for sounds, an “O” came out. “Hooray!” They yelled, “Good job!” They reinforced this sound.  As time went by, they.

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