Things I learned growing up with autism
This guest blog post is by 24-year-old Nicholas Courgi of Fayetteville, NY. Nicholas recently spoke at an Autism Caregivers Brunch
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My story of being diagnosed with autism late
This guest blog post is by Melissa Koole, who is a model from the Netherlands, living and working full time in
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Sometimes It’s just hard to breath
Most of you know the feeling, the weight on your chest, the restlessness in your body. That feeling that you
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Four Ways I Help My Autistic Children Communicate Without Speaking
When my boys were little, our house was chaos! It was filled with screams I didn’t understand, and frustration levels
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Brushing Teeth for Children with Autism
Parents and caregivers across the board often seek creative ways to teach their children toothbrushing and proper oral hygiene. While
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X Means No: Curbing Aggressive Behaviors in Children on the Autism Spectrum
Although there have been few large scale studies examining the prevalence of aggression in children with autism spectrum disorder, it
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A Letter from Otsimo to Special Education Community
It only takes the one. One person to make you want to make a change. One person to give you
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Autistic toddlers do not tune in to sounds with others
Unlike typical toddlers, those with autism tend not to share experiences involving sound — dancing to music with their parents,
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Before You Start Grieving for Your Autistic Child…
Three years ago, I was the parent of a newly diagnosed autistic child. When the doctor first gave me his
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How Video Games Help People With Autism Cultivate Real Skills for the Workforce
Video games always seem to be a hot topic of conversation, especially when it comes to how they impact kids.
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