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AUTISM SUPPORT PROJECT
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Discovery Toys has sensational products that encourage multiple levels of learning for all children. For children with autism, the diversity and breadth of learning opportunities that our products offer provide you with great value and fabulous results. Discovery Toys joined with the Princeton Child Development Institute (PCDI) in working to raise hope and skill levels for children with autism through a comprehensive development support program. This program helps parents of children with autism understand the most commonly shared learning difficulties and select appropriate products and activities to support tailored development programs. Knowing a child’s skill level and how Discovery Toys can bridge the divide to the next step provides concrete learning support parents can rely upon. |
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OUR PARTNER |
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 Dr. Krantz and the Princeton Child Development Institute
The Princeton Child Development Institute, founded in 1970, is a private, non-profit program offering a broad spectrum of science-based services to children, youths, and adults with autism. The Institute not only provides quality treatment, education, and professional training and mentoring in New Jersey but also, through its research, has pioneered comprehensive intervention models that are used nationally and internationally for the benefit of persons with autism. Dr. Krantz, Executive Director of PCDI, has published many journal articles and book chapters and co-authored the books, “Activity Schedules for Children with Autism: Teaching Independent Behavior” and “Teaching Conversation to Children with Autism: Scripts and Script Fading,” She has made many international contributions to autism intervention, including lectures at the British Institute of Mental Handicap and the Congress of the European Association of Behavior Therapy. For more information about Dr. Krantz and the Princeton Child Development Institute, visit www.pcdi.org BACK TO TOP |
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ABOUT AUTISM |
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According
to the Princeton Child Development Institute,
“Autism is a
 severe
developmental
disability that is usually noted within the first three years of life. It
occurs in 1 of 150 births, exists in every ethnic group and every part of
the world, and is much more common in boys than girls. Before treatment,
youngsters with autism exhibit very uneven patterns of development. Often,
speech is absent or very delayed and children do not relate to objects,
events, or other people in expected ways, nor do they respond to touch,
taste, sight, or
sound in the same manner as their typical peers. Many children exhibit
extremely dysfunctional responses, including stereotypic movements,
tantrums, and self-injury.
Because the etiology of autism is not clearly understood, prevention is
not possible. But a significant body of evidence shows that applied
behavior analysis technology can make a world of difference for people
with autism, especially when treatment begins early.”
(http://www.pcdi.org/whatIsAutism/generalInfo.asp)
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| Together we can raise hope and deliver a rich, educational experience to children with autism. To learn more about the Discovery Toys Autism Support Project and products, contact your local Educational Consultant. BACK TO TOP | |||
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A
special Parent Support Pack for families of children with autism that
you can share with others and build a business if you choose.
A
hostess program tailored to offer you the chance to earn FREE and
half-price products for your own child or the organization of your
choice. 
A
product line sorted by key skill areas to make choosing the right toys
easy and learning fun. 