How low-budget art projects can enhance the lives of children with autism and other learning differences
By Leigh Marcos, photos courtesy of Keri Bowers Art projects are recognized as effective forms of therapy to help kids who have a diagnosis…
By Leigh Marcos, photos courtesy of Keri Bowers Art projects are recognized as effective forms of therapy to help kids who have a diagnosis…
Ten tips that can help parents, teachers and caregivers By Samantha Craft Thinking about three autistics, my middle son (age 17), my adult partner,…
“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…
Autism comic strip by autistic artist Carissa P. depicts “Baby Talk” by Debra Muzikar A couple weeks ago my Facebook friend Stefanie shared with…
What’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…
By Debra Muzikar When Kevin was three years old he was part of an early intervention program funded by Santa Barbara County Education Office….
“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….
If all we do is try to shape the child’s behavior “from the outside”, utilizing techniques such as verbal commands, token reinforcements, intellectual validations…