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Why Parents Should Publicize a Child’s Autism
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…
Autism and Academics: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Any parent with a school-aged child knows that both classroom issues and homework can often be overwhelming for students. And no one knows that better than the parents of a child with autism. Not only do autistic students have an academic…
Autism Training Essential for School Bus Drivers
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…
West Coast States Begin 2011 with Insurance Legislation
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. …
Therapist Charged With Sexually Assaulting Autistic Child
A disturbing case
that will get the blood boiling has emerged from South Carolina today, which
involves a male therapist who has allegedly sexually assaulted an autistic child
under the age of 11. Details are sketchy at this point, but a…
Using Television as a Teaching Tool
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…
Poll Suggests Autism-Vaccine Debate Divides More Than Ever
In what is probably the best indicator yet of just how divided the nation is on the autism-vaccine controversy, a new Harris Interactive/Healthday poll released today shows that fifty-two percent of Americans think that vaccines do not…
When a Child with Autism is Unwelcome at Church
In a recent from Wretched Radio, host Todd Friel described an unfortunate situation involving a woman who's son was turned away from several churches because of his autism. In the clip, Friel laments at how the woman and her child are…
Consequences of Autism Denial Can Be Far Reaching
One of the most harmful things a parent can do when they suspect their child has autism or any other developmental disability is to ignore the problem.
Studies and supporting evidence have consistently shown that early intervention is a…
Choosing the Right School for a High Functioning Child with Autism
With the turn of a new year, many parents are already
looking into enrollment options for the fall of 2011, and
one of the most common questions parents of
children with autism will ask during this process is: “What school is best for…