8 Things I learned from Dr. Fred Volkmar about Social Skills
byBy Ron Sandison Last week at the Milestones 15th Annual Autism Conference in Cleveland, Ohio, my wife Kristen and I were on a panel…
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7 Practical Tips to Overcoming Addiction for those on the Autism Spectrum
byServing others produce a chemical reaction in your body that makes you feel a natural high and better about yourself. By Ron Sandison Recent…
The therapeutic value of art
byWhen we engage in the creation of our own art forms, we receive big benefits to our minds, both physically and mentally. When we…
The day I met Polly – (a.k.a. Donna Williams-Samuel)
byI was not part of her inner circle but she was in my heart and I got to thank her a month ago and…
An interview with the mom of 10-year old autistic boy who was arrested at his school
byIn October returning from a suspension from kicking a teacher, John Benjamin told his mom, “I don’t want to go back to school—I don’t…
Love that Boy: Ron Fournier shares how a former U.S. President’s words became the title of his book
byDuring their eight road trips Tyler discovered his father’s unconditional love. Ron learned that Tyler was wired neurologically different—he would have to rewire himself…
Face Value Comic Series has #Autistic Superhero #NationalSuperHeroDay #Autism
byOn #NationalSuperHeroDay we revisit Face Value Comics By Debra Muzikar “We want our comic books to stand on their own merit,” Dave Kot says…
How I went from feeling like an endangered species to becoming part of a community
byBy Ron Sandison As a young child autism made me feel different and like an endangered species. At age seven my speech was so…