Dating can be filled with stress and insecurity, but what happens when you add to this the fact that your date has Asperger’s syndrome? What should you do and what should you not do? How can you make things work? Here are 10 points to keep in mind when falling in love with one of… Continue Reading
Autism Warrior: Dr. Frank Gaskill Dr. Gaskill is cofounder of Southeast Psych, one of the biggest psychology practices in the United States. The practice employs more than 50 clinicians who are always ready to provide the services needed by their patients. Dr. Gaskill specializes in the treatment of autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Accomplishments: Dr. Gaskill… Continue Reading
One of the best gifts that I have ever received was a day that the majority of parents in our world would call a typical day. A day of calm play, happy though exuberant childhood voices, and a soft pitter patter of cascading footsteps throughout the home, although for our household, this quiet day was… Continue Reading
“Do you think she’ll get better, Gill?” My mother asked that question when she and my father came by for coffee one evening. All I remember is shaking my head. I am not sure if I was shaking my head to respond to the question or out of sheer shock that such a question had been asked. To… Continue Reading
Lookin Out For Leroy By Janey H. Bailey Lookin Out For Leroy is an uplifting story about 11-year-old Leroy, who is autistic. He struggles with many basic life skills, but musically he is a prodigy. Narrated by his 14-year-old carer and sister, Tia, the siblings are recruited into a Caribbean band and are taken on… Continue Reading
Dear Rob… I sure hope you are able to give me some advice. My eight-year-old son has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), depression, stress, and anxiety. The school will listen, but does nothing to help as far as changing his Individualized Education Program (IEP) for behavior issues. I am doubting myself… Continue Reading
What parent doesn’t worry about his/her child’s future? I’m the mother of three, and I worry about each of my children. Their happiness, their successes, their abilities to carry on and be independent. Yet the issue becomes a bit more comprehensive when a child has a disability. My youngest son, David, was diagnosed with autism… Continue Reading
Buy Single Issue Subscribe today and save 50% Features: 8 Valentine’s Day Wishes For Special Needs Families The founder of Your Autism Coach, LLC shares her special Valentine’s Day wishes for you and the people you love most. Deanna Picon Winning Ways to Share the Love With All of Your Children Learn simple and… Continue Reading
Question: “As 2016 begins, I am thinking again about planning for my son and his future with special needs. He is 14 years old, and at this time we are not sure how much support he will need in the future. His mother and I feel so overwhelmed, but we just don’t know where to… Continue Reading