Autism is a disorder that is affecting more and more children. But with the right support, both academically, emotionally and physically many autistic children have been able to lead normal lives. School Anxiety Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal social interaction, communication ability, interest patterns, and behavior patterns. The symptoms of autism begin…
How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? How Do You Challenge Your Point of View? By Zoe Routh What do you know about autism? Depending on your experience, either a lot or a little. It turns out I know very little. I sat in the audience of a recent event listening to a person…
Good Evening, I am about to start dinner and thought about all the changes coming up this summer. Our oldest will be a senior in high school and our youngest autistic son is entering eighth grade. We are excited about these new chapters in our kids’ lives and also about some other changes to his…
My autistic son had a bad day yesterday and it was all because someone did not do their job right. When you tell an autistic individual about how to do an assignment make sure you give them proper directions, so that they are clear on what needs to be done. You would think that after…
By Teresa Cooper@embracingthespectrum.com My husband and I just learned today that our autistic son may be aging out of his Physical Therapy Services at our local school district.. We are not sure how to feel at this point because he has been part of this service for SO LONG. How and when is the right…
