Are Charter Schools A Good Option For Kids With Special Needs?
Most parents of children with autism are actively and constantly seeking ways to help their children better. Not necessarily to “cure” them, but to help them better function in life and live it to the fullest. We spend a lot of time researching. We spend a lot of time at doctors’ offices, therapies, and Individualized […]
Continue readingWays You Can Help First Responders Better Understand Autism
Chances are, if you’re reading this, you’re a parent. You know your child best: everything from his/her favorite foods, colors, toys, games, songs, movies, and outfits. Parents have a special way of knowing how to put a smile on their child’s face with ice cream treats, playground excursions, bike rides through the neighborhood and trips […]
Continue readingIf You Want More for Your Child – Fight for a Strong IEP
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 readingGreat Ways To Increase Your Child’s Success In The Classroom
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 readingAutism And Behavior Intervention Plans: What You Need to Know Now
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 readingTwo of a Kind: A Revealing Look at ASD Mothering
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 readingSans Siri Society Program Aims to Connect and Build Friendships
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 […]
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