A Mom’s Love: The Day He Let Go
Have you ever smelled your child? I mean really, really smelled your child? Not the, “What is that coming from the other room…. who ate tuna…with bananas…and…is that mango?!” aroma, but their smell. I’m referring to the moment when you bury your nose deep into their hair, take a deep breath, and hold your child […]
Continue readingLife in My Son’s World of Autism
I live in two different worlds. One, let’s call this my “home planet,” is the neurotypical, familiar, and comfortable world in which I was raised and conditioned. The other is “planet Ari,” which is the world of autism. I entered this world as an alien to autism, and have slowly been adapting to the strange […]
Continue readingTop Ways to Find the Best Job for Someone with Severe Autism
As a special education teacher and a caretaker for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I constantly worry about the futures of my students/clients. More specifically, I wonder whether or not they will be able to acquire employment. For some individuals, such as those with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s, there are several vocational training programs […]
Continue readingLow Functioning Autism – What Sets it Apart
What makes severe autism so challenging? Individuals diagnosed with Level 3 autism need more support than their peers. Their symptoms are more pronounced and affect daily functioning to a great extent. Challenges include social difficulties, trouble with verbal and nonverbal communication, and rigid behavior. Treatments for severe autism are available and are most effective when […]
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