How to Help Prepare Children With Autism for a Job
The thought of your child’s future can be both distressing and exciting at the same time. When your child has autism (ASD), it can be challenging to gauge what the future will hold, especially when the child is still young. A full-time career, post-secondary education, a day program, volunteer work—there are so many paths based […]
Continue readingASL Offers New Opportunities for Communicating with Autism
American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most used foreign language in the United States. It ranks right behind Spanish and French, with approximately 2 million individuals in the United States utilizing it (Gallaudet University Library, 2016). How can this beautiful language be used to benefit the lives of children with autism? 1. Does Your […]
Continue readingHarassment: Ways to Reduce Risk Situations for People With Autism
When you’re a parent of a child of any age with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), you’re always on the lookout for possible problems. As children get older, problems get more complicated—what used to be unexpected swerves and bumps can become potholes and landmines with serious consequences. Sexual harassment is a land mine. The issue surrounding […]
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