This is a guest post for parents by Karen Kabaki-Sisto, a certified speech-language pathologist a...
Eat healthier. Exercise more. Learn a new skill. Pay off a credit card. Many of us have made simi...
Every parent of a child with autism asks themselves, “Am I doing enough to help my child?” They l...
... They argue that the current system, which uses a single ASD diagnosis and support levels, may not reflect the wide range of differences among autistic people.People with very different strengths and challenges often receive the same diagnosis. Researchers say this can make it harder to provide personalized support. ...
3 Levels of Autism and What They Mean
... They argue that the current system, which uses a single ASD diagnosis and support levels, may not reflect the wide range of differences among autistic people.People with very different strengths and challenges often receive the same diagnosis. Researchers say this can make it harder to provide personalized support. ...
... The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed by Temple GrandinRenowned scientist and ASD activist Temple Grandin combines her personal experiences with Asperger's with the neuroscience and psychology behind autism in this book. ...
Four Books About Autism You Should Read
... The Autistic Brain: Helping Different Kinds of Minds Succeed by Temple GrandinRenowned scientist and ASD activist Temple Grandin combines her personal experiences with Asperger's with the neuroscience and psychology behind autism in this book. ...
... Let’s be honest, raising a child with ASD is hard work. Why add more work and stress to your load? Try to enjoy the holidays, eat lots of yummy food, and teach your child some new social skills. And if some family member refuses to be social with your child, then don’t sweat it. ...
My Perspective: Lessons on Navigating the Holidays and Family
... Let’s be honest, raising a child with ASD is hard work. Why add more work and stress to your load? Try to enjoy the holidays, eat lots of yummy food, and teach your child some new social skills. And if some family member refuses to be social with your child, then don’t sweat it. ...
... They may misunderstand ASD and struggle to react in a helpful way. Try to remember that everyone is doing their best with difficult news. ...
... Dealing with rude comments is one of the most discussed subjects.Here are a few question-and-answer threads about dealing with rude comments:• What would you like people to know about ASD?• Should you confront someone who says something hurtful, regarding ASD? Any advice? • How do you deal with family members who treat your child terribly? ...
Rude Comments and Autism
... Dealing with rude comments is one of the most discussed subjects.Here are a few question-and-answer threads about dealing with rude comments:• What would you like people to know about ASD?• Should you confront someone who says something hurtful, regarding ASD? Any advice? • How do you deal with family members who treat your child terribly? ...
... A child diagnosed with ASD will be guided to early intervention and evidenced-based therapies such as ABA. Determining if you have some of the already-identified genetic variations associated with ASD (by taking a test) won’t really change that. We’re not at a point yet where novel drugs have been developed targeting these genetic variations. ...
Is it worth getting diagnostic tests for autism spectrum disorders?
... A child diagnosed with ASD will be guided to early intervention and evidenced-based therapies such as ABA. Determining if you have some of the already-identified genetic variations associated with ASD (by taking a test) won’t really change that. We’re not at a point yet where novel drugs have been developed targeting these genetic variations. ...
... Not two weeks ago, a conclusive diagnosis of ASD level 2 was made.• "Every time I need something new for my daughter, or services like ABA or speech therapy its unavailable in my area or very far away. I've never regretted moving out of NYC until now. Everything was so AVAILABLE there! So frustrating... ...
Another Tally Puts Autism Cases at 1 in 40
... Not two weeks ago, a conclusive diagnosis of ASD level 2 was made.• "Every time I need something new for my daughter, or services like ABA or speech therapy its unavailable in my area or very far away. I've never regretted moving out of NYC until now. Everything was so AVAILABLE there! So frustrating... ...
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