Resources for autism

Being able to decide what support services are available for your child and which of these services your child can benefit from can be daunting.  In our case, my son no longer had an active Individualized Education Program (IEP), but concerns at school began to surface. Specifically, my son would come home frustrated because he

“Can we get a disability parking permit for autism?” My wife wondered about that many times because of how challenging our son can be if there are no parking spaces close to a store. This is a question many parents of autistic children with intense support needs have probably asked themselves when they put up

As a person on the autism spectrum with co-occurring mental illness and depression in the past, I find community resources helpful. It helps me get the resources I need to live a happy life. But how do you find autism resources in your community? I found that if you talk to people, they are willing

You know best how challenging parenting an autistic child can be. When you’re focused on routines, behavior, and communication, a movie night might be just what you need. Movies about autism can help you through some of your most challenging days. Sometimes, movies tell our stories when we fail to do so. They can help

Autism charities are found world-wide. They can help with the support of children living with autism and their families, funding for autism professionals, caregivers, and their organizations, etc. Within this article there are charities listed that help and promote autism awareness. Also listed is how to contact them, get involved, and donate to them, as

Diagnosis, earliest possible intervention and finding the best available resources—supporting your child on the spectrum is well, a lot. South African parents just starting out on this journey may wonder where to start… South African parents with special needs children often comment in awe (and envy) about the resources available to children in first world

Positive behavior support for autism does much more than just address negative or difficult behaviors. It is a plan formulated through a collaborative effort from caregivers, teachers, therapists, and doctors in a child’s life. It is often used for children with learning difficulties, developmental disabilities, and autism. But before looking at exactly how to implement