Autism Support

Routines and schedules are the mantra for those with autism and their families. If fact, they are so important to a child on the spectrum, any change in their daily habits can cause much anxiety or stress. A big “change” that is…

For families of children with autism, we know all too well the challenge of communication between us and the child. Autism affects both receptive and expressive communication skills and can often leave everyone frustrated at the inability…

If you have an a child with autism, you will invariably at some point hear the term, ¨Sensory Processing Disorder¨ (SPD). ¨The Out of Sync Child¨ by Carol Kranowitz, is one of many greats books on the subject and comprehensively…

Thanks in large part to the Autism Votes initiative, there has been a near domino-effect of states pushing for autism insurance reform. Missouri, California, Oregon and Virginia are the most recent states that have made headlines in the…

The number one cause of death of individuals with autism involve incidents associated with wandering, which include exposure to the elements and drowning. Both occur frequently and a quick glance at the latest autism news headlines will…

Over five years ago, when we first received our son's autism diagnosis, one of the first questions I remember asking myself was, "Why me?" "Was I being punished for something I had previously done?" and "What did…

I have been somewhat criticized for making myself and my child a "walking billboard" for autism. I have listened to and given much thought on this matter, keeping my child's privacy in mind. However, my most recent…

Earlier this month, we wrote about an upsetting incident involving the arrest of a girl with special needs on a school bus. The officer in the incident, Deputy Mark Perrin, was fired as a result of his actions. One of the pressing…

Every parent of a child with autism knows the financial and emotional burdens of the disorder, the long waiting lists for services, the exorbitant costs of services, all the while the clock ticks on vital early intervention. …

One of the first guilt trips given to parents of newly diagnosed autistic children is the "too much television" bullet. Let's get the timeline correct. Your child had autism before he started watching TV and it is no more…