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Advice for parents from a teen on the autism spectrum… This blog post is by Ethan Hirschberg,   a teenager with autism. You can read more from Ethan on his blog  or on Facebook/Instagram @ thejourneythroughautism !  Parents, have you ever experienced a feeling of helplessness when you know that your son/daughter is upset, or in … have compiled a list of a few tactics that I believe work well. Tips on how to talk to an autistic teenager As someone with autism, I cannot tell you how many times I have been extremely frustrated when I am on a rant, or venting, and my parents …
Dear future caregiver of my son with autism… This is a post by Kimberlee Rutan McCafferty, mother to two sons on the autism spectrum.  Kim also has a blog about her family. Dear caregiver to Justin,   If you’re reading this letter (and I so … teeth marks bearing witness to my pilgrimages. Sometimes I could barely get him in his car seat, but stubbornness like autism is hereditary (yes it is!) and I persisted so someone who weighed less than my right thigh (it’s the bigger one) … other. He was my greatest challenge, my soul, my aching heart, my joy. I loved him. … Dear future caregiver of my son with autism …
New evidence that pregnant women with autism need additional support… analyzed hospital discharge records for 1,706 women with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities including autism spectrum disorder, cerebral palsy and Down syndrome. An estimated 40 percent of all people with autism also have intellectual disability. The elevated rates of pregnancy complications included: Preeclampsia Preterm birth … include a more detailed look at the needs of pregnant women with different types of developmental disabilities, including autism.  The study was done jointly by investigators at the University of Massachusetts Medical School and Brandeis …
Autism Speaks’ MSSNG project reaches 10,000-genome milestone…   NEW YORK (May 6, 2019) – Autism Speaks’ groundbreaking MSSNG project has reached its initial goal of sequencing more than 10,000 whole genomes of individuals with autism and their family members in the latest update to its signature genetics program, creating the world’s largest …
FREE Music for Autism Concert -- Broadway's Thayne Jasperson… Music for Autism favorite Thayne Jasperson is an exceptionally talented and generous performer, having delighted our audiences with … Matilda and Newsies. He was also part of the national tours of West Side Story and Oz. Join us in welcoming back Music for Autism's 2023 Spotlight Artist Thayne Jasperson! Our autism-friendly concerts are FREE and open to all families with …
Just Another Autism Podcast: A conversation with Kiki Chambers… In this episode of Just Another Autism Podcast, Eileen Lamb chats with Kiki Chambers about her early autism diagnosis in 1991 and her advocacy work on social media, particularly on TikTok. Kiki is dedicated to supporting …
Preschool Sensory Storytime By Autism Society of Oregon… Preschool Sensory Storytime By Autism Society of Oregon …
Preschool Sensory Storytime By Autism Society of Oregon… Preschool Sensory Storytime By Autism Society of Oregon …
Preschool Sensory Storytime By Autism Society of Oregon… Preschool Sensory Storytime By Autism Society of Oregon …
Disney Movie Group By Autism Society of Oregon… Disney Movie Group By Autism Society of Oregon …