Please can you tell me if all autistic learners require special needs To begin with, let me give you a few common charasteristics of those in the autism spectrum. Then I’ll answer your question.Autism Spectrum Symptoms or “Red...
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All students need to learn to express themselves in one form or another whether you have dyslexia, a learning disability, or in the autism spectrum. When language is difficult, it can be frustrating trying to get a verbal response. One tried and...
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To support autism charities and special education, Bourbon Street Bar and Grill’s sixth annual FREE family carnival benefit, ‘Mardi Gras for Autism’ will be held outside Bourbon Street Bar & Grill in the adjacent Fullerton Train Depot parking...
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For over 40 years, living with the challenges of being different and not knowing why, Robin Borakove was properly diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome and her new life began.
More A Life Transformed by Going Gluten Free, Casein Free and Chemical Free My son threw things, screamed, had uncontrollable meltdowns, had severe sensory challenges, very poor social skills and never changed his diet from pretty much eating...
More One of the biggest challenges that parents of children on the autism spectrum must cope with is their own stress. How you manage your stress can be a huge factor in both the quality of your own life and in the life of your child.
More Music therapy and autism are buzzwords that are being heard often in the news recently. But many people still ask what is music therapy? What is autism? And what is the connection between the two? I am a board-certified...
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This article is courtesy of Wynsum Arts’ Every App Has a Story, the stories behind Wynsum Arts’ distinguished apps. “We have created a community of people who understand the issues unique to parenting a child with autism and...
More There is no “one size fits all” approach that parents of a child diagnosed within the “autism spectrum” should take as the child approaches their 18th birthday. The abilities and the needs of each child are unique and should be evaluated to...
More “I Am A Child Just Like You” by Travis Breeding is a beautiful book that seeks to teach children acceptance and understanding for those who are “different”, and to look past those differences and find the things that they have in common. The book...
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The Importance of Neuro-Typical Play Dates for Children with Autism Dear Developmental Doc:
More The CDC announced March 29, 2012 that an estimated 1 in 88 children have an autism spectrum disorder.
More Happiness is something that everyone searches for in life. But when you reach the point in your life in which you can truly feel and believe you’ve found it, it’s a very sweet moment. After being diagnosed with Asperger’s...
More Autism presents its own set of challenges when it comes to parenting and disciplining at home and in school. Children with autism tend to have difficulty communicating, and they typically either retreat into themselves or become frustrated...
More In pursuit of a degree you learn many things, some useful, some not so useful. While in pursuit of my degree I learned a great deal about Autism. Autism is a complex developmental disability that is often misunderstood. There are so many...
More I understand and embrace that I have Asperger’s and my mind works differently. All I really want are a few good friends and to feel like I’m a part of someone’s life. Just to feel special I guess. I’ve been thinking a lot...
More Anxiety is one of the biggest challenges facing individuals on the autism spectrum. Parents and therapists and other professionals all want and need to know how to effectively manage feelings of anxiety in individuals with...
More Being proactive about autism awareness is really the key for educating the public. When Sara Park’s son was diagnosed with autism, at first she didn’t tell many people, until something clicked and she knew she could help educate others.
More The future of autism research and treatment is focused on early childhood. As most parents and scientists know, early intervention is key for better treatment and better results. However, many children are not being diagnosed with...
More Anxiety is an often overlooked or misunderstood problem, especially when it comes to children. It’s true most individuals with anxiety are 18 years old or over, but anxiety does affect children, and it can be a major problem for individuals...
More Oxytocin, known as the “mother-infant bond hormone,” has shown in studies to be effective in treating the social deficits associated with autism. Oxytocin is a hormone secreted at birth and after, and it helps with the mother-child...
More Hungry during pregnancy? Try a bowl of cereal. A new research study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that women who consumed at least 600 micrograms of folic acid daily had a 38 percent lower risk of...
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I often wonder how my son appears through my daughter’s eyes. She adores him; this is clear. But what does she make of the sudden outbursts, the seemingly unprovoked anger, and the daily challenges that a family with a child on the...
More Pervasive development disorder, often called a developmental disorder or PDD, is another term for autism spectrum disorders. PDD includes autism, Asperger’s disorder, Rett syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder, and PDD-NOS, or...
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