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Why you should make friends with other parents of autistic kids… This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, author and mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Kim is also the author of a blog about her two …
A mom shares advice for newly diagnosed… This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum and an Autism Family Partner at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Kim is also the author of a blog about her two …
How can we help our child have a successful play date?… This week’s “Got Questions?” answer comes from clinical psychologist Lauren Elder, former Autism Speaks assistant director for dissemination science. How can we help our child have a successful play date? Some of his autism-related behaviors can produce problems. Encouraging friendships is a priority for many parents, and a play date is a …
Promising treatment programs highlighted at Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors … As experts and the autism community gathered virtually for the second day of the Autism Speaks Thought Leadership Summit on Challenging Behaviors on Dec. 4, discussions explored a broad range of programs …
Kit de Seguridad Para el Autismo… Utilice los formularios y folletos imprimibles de nuestro Manual de seguridad para el autismo para desarrollar un plan de seguridad polifacético y específico para las necesidades únicas de una persona con autismo. Recuerde que las necesidades de seguridad de una persona con autismo pueden cambiar a medida que crece o cuando se …
Can Hearing Problems Contribute to Autism-related Language Delays?… Our child has autism, and we’re wondering whether hearing problems may be contributing to his lack of language. Will an ordinary hearing … work for him? Who should we see and what can we do? Today’s Food for Thought answer is by audiologist Susan Eichert of the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network center at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Your concerns around your …
Parents Seek Help for Behavioral Crises… This response is from child psychologist Lark Huang-Storms. Dr. Huang-Storms works within Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network at Oregon Health and Science University, in Portland. Our child – soon to be a teenager – has …
Ten Ways to Build Independence … This list from Autism Speaks Autism Response Team member Emily Mulligan provides information on how you can help your child increase his or her …
Taylor Swift donates to help autistic child get a service dog… her Master’s in Special Education and Elementary Education and is passionate about sharing her faith and hope with other autism parents through her blog, ' Jacob's Journey Through Autism '. Allison’s youngest son, Jacob, was diagnosed with autism at 15 months and currently attends ABA full-time. Allison …
Four tips for a smooth transition to Summer… severe ASD, in addition to numerous other medical conditions over the years. For the past 10 years, J-Jaye has served as Autism Speaks Southeast regional Autism Response Team Associate. Oh yes, fellow autism parents - It’s that time of year again! And who even knows what this …