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Today is National Hug Day. What does that mean? Well for starters, if you haven't already found a special someone to wrap your lovely arms around, then get on it! For the record, if it is a stranger, please ask first, or you might end up like Gerry over here.
Bullying Awareness week comes at a time when it seems like every child has the potential to be a victim to bullying, particularly with the rise of social media. That being said, there is a particular demographic that has always been the most vulnerable: those with disabilities.
A typical conversation: "Autism? Oh yeah I have heard about it. It's like Rain Man, right?" "Not exactly". Explaining Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to somebody who has never heard of it can be a struggle. There are so many different aspects of ASD that may apply to someone else, but not to you or your child.
As some of you may know, we are fortunate enough to be able to post the "I Have Autism and I Need Your Help" series to our blog. The series "aims to draw out the voice of autism - Erik's perspective - and to interpret and teach - Teresa's voice.
Christmas time is almost here! Finally, you have some time off from your hectic work schedule; there is an abundance of Christmas jingles on the radio and in the malls, and colorful lights as far as the eye can see. Sounds lovely!
14 people dead and 21 wounded at a social services center for individuals with developmental disabilities. Even the sentence is hard to read. It pains us to hear about any shooting at all but this one hits close to our hearts. We are not here to point fingers, find motives or suggest a political solution.
Sensory overload is something that we all experience to a degree, but those with Autism Spectrum Disorder often also have a Sensory Processing Disorder or have sensory integration difficulties. This means autistic individuals tend to be more easily and more heavily impacted by their sensory surroundings.
"People don't outgrow autism" After 21 or high school graduation, previously guaranteed special education services for students in the US disappears. Depending on the particular state and its funding, resources for adult services are scarce and are typically reserved only for those in some sort of crisis.
Sensory bins are amazing learning tools for all children, and particularly useful for those with autism. Sensory bins allow children with Autism Spectrum Disorder to safely explore their senses in the most effective ways possible, with fun and creativity.
Sensory overload is something that we all experience to a degree, but those with Autism Spectrum Disorder often also have a Sensory Processing Disorder or sensory integration difficulties. This means autistic individuals tend to be more easily and more heavily impacted by their sensory surroundings.
When you hear the word Thanksgiving, what comes to mind? For most people, it's food and family. More often than not, you get a little more of both than you had originally asked for. For families with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder, there can be a third word that comes to mind: stress.
Prepare, prepare, prepare! The novelty of Halloween is what we all love about this fall holiday, but for children with autism, the idea of a scary ghost coming out of the closet screaming "BOO!!" is not exactly a good time.
Winter is coming and presents are not far behind. As tough as it is to find a present for your sister who already has everything or your husband who wants nothing; finding one for your child, niece or nephew who is on the autism spectrum is no doubt even harder.
Welcome to our weekly recap for everything autism related! We want to keep you up to date on all that is happening in the autism community. Now let's begin, shall we? 1. Mall Santa Goes Above and Beyond For Boy with Autism For your weekly (or daily) dose of adorable feels, here is a good ol' Christmas story of Santa going the extra mile.
As some of you may know, we are fortunate enough to be able to post the "I Have Autism and I Need Your Help" series to our blog. The series "aims to draw out the voice of autism - Erik's perspective - and to interpret and teach - Teresa's voice.