A loving sister shares the beauty of inclusivity in common family activities, detailing how simple accommodations ensure children on the spectrum can share in all the fun. As parents of a child on the spectrum, it can sometimes be a daunting task to select activities suitable for your child. There are so many questions that
Communicating without Words
A look at the importance of finding a preferred method of communication for your child if he/she is nonverbal. Communication―it’s essential to our everyday lives. The go-to method for many of us is verbal communication. But what if speech is not possible? According to the Autism Speaks organization, an estimated 40 percent of people on
How Autism is Perceived in Different Cultures
A traveler shares her perspectives on how autism is understood by people across the globe. Due to the nature of my work, I have been fortunate to visit over 70 countries. I have also lived in four different countries on three continents. You can read about a destination, however, an actual visit is the only
Celebrating Achievers on the Spectrum
An autism sibling shines a light on autistic achievers in celebration of Autism Awareness Month. As April is Autism Awareness Month, I wanted to share the stories of some incredible achievers and famous people on the spectrum. Unfortunately, the word “autism” has some negative stigmas attached to it. I wanted to break some of those
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