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Editor’s Letter

Aquick online investigation recently revealed more than 800,000

Top Strategies to Enhance Your Child’s Capacity for Self-Love

Self-love is something all human beings struggle with regardless of age or ability. But when children perceive themselves as flawed—either from an autism label they have been given, or a negative comment from a bystander, or an expectation they cannot realistically meet—the ability to love themselves can be very difficult

How To Be The Hero In Your Life

There are countless stories out there about youth with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) struggling during the process of transition and other times of change. Whether it’s moving out of Mom and Dad’s house, going to a new school, or finding work, just to name a few scenarios, all of them have one thing in common: they have the potential to make you a better person

Enhancing Fine and Gross Motor Skill with Creative Activity

The sun rises and sets every day. It

Autism and ADHD: Do You Know How to Help with Co-Occurring Conditions?

Among school-aged children, an estimated 11 percent

7 MYTHS ABOUT AUTISM That Parents Want You to Know

As an educator of future special education teachers,

The End of Me

It was an unusually warm spring day. Ian

New Game Helps Young ASD Boy See the World Differently

Dylan is a special little guy diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). He sees the world through a differently colored pair of sunglasses every day. Days are spent trying to take what he sees in his mind and comprehend it in the real world. Imagine always missing one piece when you are trying to put together a puzzle—the frustration, confusion, the constant feeling of disorder. Dylan finds these struggles in most activities he does

Potentially Dangerous Friends: How They’re Made

I am the mother of a child who is a little different. You probably wouldn’t notice. He speaks, eats, runs, and jumps. He cries when he’s sad and laughs when he’s happy. He looks like all the other kids in his class, though they can see the difference, even if you can’t

Evidence vs. Speculation: How to Know Which ASD Therapies Work

Search online for “autism therapy for children,” and

The Most Important Things I Learned From My Child’s Therapists

My son is 16 years old and is

Calming Self-Injurious Behavior with a Simple Touch

The hardest part of treating people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is observing self-injurious behavior. It is especially difficult for the individual’s family and carers to witness self-harming with such aggression when they do not always understand the reason or cause of the trigger

Sensory Weighted Blanket and Miracle Cape Created with Love

Sit down for a cup of coffee with

Sensory Enrichment Therapy: A New Approach

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often have sensory issues. They may be sensory-seeking, or they may be sensory-avoiding or even a little of both. For children living with autism, some textures can be very irritating. Sounds, crowds, lights, or smells can upset them

Simple Ways to Use ABA Intervention in Family Routines

Applied behavior analysis (ABA) interventions have been proven to be extremely effective for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), increasing their skills and reducing problem behavior (National Autism Center, 2015). There are a variety of ways ABA can be provided, but the way it is often delivered, through intensive 1:1 therapy, has come to be viewed as the primary, if not only, option. This article will describe how ABA can be used within typical family routines to improve quality of life for children and families

Thoughtful Advice for Parenting the Neurotypical Sibling

Having a sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is very different than having a child with it. It’s something that often makes us stronger, more patient, and more mature than others, but it can also be a struggle

Check Out The Benefits Available for Families With Special Needs Kids

If you are the parent, caregiver, or representative of a child younger than 18 who has disabilities, there are many possible government benefits that you and the child could be eligible to receive. In addition, an adult who became disabled in childhood prior to age 22 might also be eligible for benefits

A New and Improved Approach to SOCIAL SKILLS

Kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) usually struggle socially and often find the teen years especially difficult. Anxiety and depression can emerge or worsen, along with senses of helplessness, worthlessness, and loneliness

ASPIE DATING: 10 Things to Keep in Mind When Looking for Love

Dating can be filled with stress and insecurity,

Top Tricycle a Sweet Ride for People with Special Needs

Product: Nuvotrike 20-inch tricycle. Great for individuals with

Family and Community Inspires Special Needs Woman to Reach for the Stars

Nothing will keep Kyleigh LaRavann Dirton from achieving

On The Spectrum Poem

I rub his head in my lap, saying,

INSPIRED DAD TRANSFORMS THE WAY SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN DEVELOP AND LEARN

AUTISM WARRIOR: Rupert Isaacson is founder and co-director of the Horse Boy Foundation

An Exclusive Look at AUTISM with Alana Mithcwell

Encouragement speaker Derrick Hayes gives an AUTISM interview

New Book Captures the Beautiful Spirit of Young People with Autism

Faces of Promise: Looking Beyond Autism is a

Compassionate New Book Captures the Gift of Autism

Ali Beasley lives in Nelson, New Zealand, with

Finding the Special Needs Trust That’s Right for Your Family

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