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Senator leads bill relating to ABLE accounts… said Senator Tom Cotton . “We are grateful for this bipartisan effort to improve the financial security of people with autism and other disabilities. ABLE accounts are a vital tool, allowing autistic people and their families to save for … and transportation, assistive technology, and raising a child on the spectrum,” said Keith Wargo, president and CEO of Autism Speaks . “By permanently extending key elements of ABLE policy, the ENABLE Act will not only enhance financial …
Don’t let dinner turn into a battleground with your picky eater… sensory aversions can put major limitations on the different types of foods kids are willing to eat. “The way people with autism experience sensory input can lead to a narrower range of accepted food, and this selectivity often leads to unhealthy … grains,” says Dr. Sandhyaa S. Iyengar, M.D., M.P.H., attending physician at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, an Autism Speaks Autism Care Network (ACNet) site. For an autistic child who only eats chicken nuggets, trying a piece of …
WHO Caregiver Skills Training changed one family’s life for the better… When Maria V.’s son Nazareno, 5, was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) at age 2, Maria did not have the knowledge and skills she needed to help him grow and … TV. I am very proud of everything about him, especially his desire to learn. At what age did Nazareno get diagnosed with autism? What led you to seek out a diagnosis? We got the diagnosis at 2 years and 4 months old. I took him to the … like lining up objects, pulling my hair, crying and walking while looking from the side of the eyes. How has your son’s autism diagnosis impacted your family? What has the experience been like for you as a parent? The impact of his diagnosis …
I want to inspire others to include autistic people… being socially awkward during school or other stuff motivated me to become an advocate to try to make a difference for the autism community. I could ask these 3 questions to hear if anyone felt the way I did: How many of you walk into school … when you aren’t a certain way even if they’re on the spectrum too and that’s just as bad. What most should learn is that autism may be a spectrum and some may be more affected than others but there’s no one way or right way to be autistic or to …
Autistic college student shares strategies that helped him live independently… that shaped his transformative journey. Peter is an engaged member of the Self-Advocate Committee that advises the Autism Speaks Autism Care Network , a network of 20 medical centers working to improve autism care. If you are an autistic person or …
¿Qué causa el autismo?… Las causas del autismo son varias. Las investigaciones indican que el trastorno del espectro autista (TEA) se desarrolla a partir de una … e Influencias medioambientales, incluidos los determinantes sociales Estos factores parecen aumentar el riesgo de autismo y determinar el tipo de autismo que desarrollará el niño. Sin embargo, es importante tener en cuenta que un mayor …
Autistic adult perspective: Learning to recognize and manage my anxiety… I’m behaving. When anxiety is no longer a mystery or even unexpected, it isn’t nearly as overwhelming. To learn more read: Autism and Anxiety: Treatment options for adults About the author Lydia Wayman is an autistic advocate with a B.S. in … to support families and professionals by helping them understand how autistic kids see the world. She has worked at an autism resource center, mentored youth with disabilities, and spoken at Girl Scout events, parent-led groups, and …
Chris Tidmarsh is plowing a path to employment for other autistic adults at Green Bridge Growers… methods to grow sustainable, fresh produce year-round and create jobs that harness the amazing skills of young adults with autism. Below, Chris shares what amounts to a masterclass in becoming a successful entrepreneur with an inclusive workplace. … a few months. After that, I decided it would be a good idea to start my own farm, to employ others like me who are on the autism spectrum and build a business around our strengths. Life as an entrepreneur When we toured different farms to … Friends . We learned so much by piloting and testing our growing methods and demonstrating the capabilities of those on the autism spectrum in farming. Our original prototype greenhouse is 300 square feet. At that location, we also managed a large …
Seeking therapy: Options and considerations for autistic adults… with nearly a quarter of autistic adults diagnosed with one of the conditions – a higher percentage than adults without autism. The good news is society has become better at recognizing and understanding these conditions. Even better, gone are … negative thinking so you can view situations differently and respond to them more effectively. While CBT is not adapted for autism, many autistic people find it useful. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) is similar to CBT. However, DBT focuses …
Navigating Dating on the Spectrum - Expert Advice from ‘Love on the Spectrum’s’ Dani Bowman and Jennifer Cook… of the season of love, coupled with the recent release of season two of Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum star Dani Bowman and autism expert & coach, Jennifer Cook, sat down with the host of Autism Speaks’ Adulting on the Spectrum podcast, Eileen Lamb, to discuss navigating love and dating on the spectrum. …