For any parents who have had people ask them “are autistic children violent?”, this article offers a mom and life coach’s perspective on what so-called violence truly is and how to manage it in the context of autism. I knew this day was going to be rough, but nothing could have prepared me for what […]
If you have any questions about guardianship, this article will help you out. What is Guardianship? Guardianship needs to be considered in two scenarios: 1. When the parents die 2. As long as the parents are still alive First scenario: when the parents die Let us consider the scenario in which parents die when the […]
Meet Tanishq, an autistic boy whose love of cooking has inspired other children with special needs. Autistic people have a number of special abilities. Recognizing and promoting such special abilities from an early age can help the child in the spectrum in many ways. Here is one such example of an 11 year old kid […]
Oh the holidays, what a busy time. From preparing week-long leftover food to shopping for gifts for family and friends, there are many chores and traditions that come into play. There is no doubt that the holiday season can be overwhelming for the average person; Now imagine these feelings 10 times – this is how […]
An attempt to answer parents’ ongoing questions about state benefits for their children in the spectrum. “State services” is such a broad term. These benefits can vary from individual to individual, but some are universal to most people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid are two of these benefits. These […]
Edition August 2021 The August issue offers expert advice on autism and romantic relationships Parents with special needs can use these simple tips to revitalize their relationship and keep it strong and exciting. Making marriage a priority is good for the whole family. “ – Deanna Picon NEW YORK, NY, USA, Aug. 20, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ […]
Is Autism a Disability? If it’s not a disability, what is autism? Is it a disorder? Or is it just a different way of responding to people and the world around us? These are questions that many parents ask themselves, but also people from the spectrum themselves. Unfortunately, the answers are far from easy. According […]
“I wouldn’t change you for the world, but I would change the world for you,” says every parent of a child with autism. Autism is often viewed as an invisible disease. People cannot “see” the disability as they can see a person in a wheelchair or with a deformity; they only see the bizarre behaviors. […]
People with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) have a wide range of speaking and language skills. Highly functional people can speak perfectly fluently, others have difficulty, and some remain non-verbal and communicate using different methods. For many children with ASD, a delay in language development is one of the first signs of a developmental disorder. Verbal […]
