In choosing the right private school for your autistic child, you’ll need to do some research. Take a close look at many ASD schools, visit each one, and ask many questions. To gauge a school’s fit, focus on its unique features. Most importantly, take a close look at the school’s autism program, to make sure it’s right for your […]
When my son was first diagnosed on the autism spectrum, I clung to the concept that it was no big deal—which it was “mild,” and he was “high functioning.” He was going to be fine and this was not going to interrupt our lives because he was so smart and how could that happen? But […]
No doubt that parenting is very hard. After all, we have to teach our child to explore the world of complex emotions, instill social etiquette, and empower our children to overcome adversity. This isn’t easy on any given day.However, many of us have found that learning emotional intelligence and other social skills can be even […]
Schools can be complicated places for children, teachers, and parents. Autism expert explains that there will invariably be challenges when autistic children start and attend school, but strategies that enable parents and teachers to work in partnership can be very successful. Starting school is an important milestone in every child’s development and many hopes and […]
often think of my son’s autism as a journey. A journey with many, many steep mountains. And holes and cliffs. And of course, it’s slippery. The hills have jagged rocks and most of the time I feel like I am hanging on for dear life. There is no safety harness or map. I typically don’t […]
