As a former Special Education teacher and a mother to two boys on the Autism Spectrum, the best thing you can do for your child with autism is to be their voice. The path to a successful life for your child depends greatly on you, their parent. I understand completely how everything that comes with… Continue Reading
We can all agree — we want our children to learn and enjoy their education. Because of our children’s needs, we need to be EXTRA thoughtful, creative, and helpful to teachers. Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have different reactions to environments. Sometimes they are OVER-STIMULATED and sometimes, UNDERSTIMULATED. Each child is different! Creating… Continue Reading
Recently Autism Parenting Magazine received a question about an 8-year-old boy with autism who engaged in challenging behavior in a school. Specifically, a grandparent was worried about the child’s meltdowns which included kicking, hitting and saying some bad words. The person had concerns regarding the effectiveness of what was being done by a Behavior Therapist… Continue Reading
It’s no secret I’ve been struggling with my son’s delays. Every day I think about it, I think about what the world will be like for him in the future. I think about the journey for our family. I often wonder if he loves me as much as I love him…he doesn’t have the words… Continue Reading
Pacific Child & Family Associate, a provider of behavior analysis services for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities, has announced the development of the Sans Siri Society, a society that helps decrease dependence on interactive technology and creates opportunities to make genuine connections between individuals with autism who are of similar age… Continue Reading