3 benefits of #Pokémon Go for those on the #autism spectrum
byKids who would usually steer clear from large crowds and/or social interaction are being brought right in the middle of it in a fun…
Parent Perspective
10 ways to help autistic children and adults
byTen tips that can help parents, teachers and caregivers By Samantha Craft Thinking about three autistics, my middle son (age 17), my adult partner,…
A mother’s letter to her three-year old who was diagnosed today with #autism
byTell me about the colors only you can see. Scarlett was diagnosed with autism today. They say a diagnosis of autism is given every…
It Takes A Child – “There is a myth that children with autism don’t have empathy” Elaine Hall
by“There is this myth that children with autism don’t have empathy. I’ve found the exact opposite to be true: children with autism are instead…
Elias Shumway – I want our house to smell like art
by“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say in any other way–things I had no words for,” Georgia…
Teaching children positive awareness of their differences
byWhat’s most important is that you begin a dialog of understanding and acceptance of your child’s differences early. If you don’t lay the foundation…
The difficulty of letting go for parents of autistic children
byBy Debra Muzikar When Kevin was three years old he was part of an early intervention program funded by Santa Barbara County Education Office….
When cute children grow up
by“I’ve noticed as Eric has aged, he is seen less and less as an actual person. Which is why he is no longer pitied….