How Do I Know How Much Money to Leave My Child With Autism?
Question: “We have three children, and only one of our children has autism. How do we know the amount of money we need to provide for each of our children?” It is very common to feel uneasy about determining the amount of money that your child with autism may need for a lifetime of support […]
Continue readingTraining Young People With ASD to Be the Techies of Tomorrow
There’s a lot of talk about why teaching kids technology, programming in particular, is good for students in today’s educational landscape. Nearly every other week there seems to be some major news announcement around STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) or STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and CS (computer science) and even, IT (information […]
Continue readingIs the ABLE Account the Right Savings Tool for My Special Needs Child?
Question: It is the beginning of a new year, I want to start saving for my child’s future, and I heard quite a bit about the ABLE Accounts. Is an ABLE a good account to begin saving in for my child’s future? — Abigail Saving for your child’s future is a great step in helping […]
Continue readingAspie Dating: 10 Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for Love
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 readingAsperger’s Expert Wants a World Where People with Autism Fulfill Their Dreams
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 readingDo You Need to Be a Special Ed Teacher to Homeschool a Child with ASD?
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 readingIssue 58 – The Greatest Love of All: Family
Buy Single IssueSubscribe today and save 50%Features:8 Valentine’s Day Wishes For Special Needs FamiliesThe 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 ChildrenLearn simple and enjoyable ways to connect with your neurotypical children […]
Continue readingWho Can Help Secure My Special Needs Child’s Future?
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 […]
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