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Five Strengths of Autistic individuals

A RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST OUTLINES FIVE STRENGTHS, COMMONLY FOUND IN PEOPLE ON THE SPECTRUM, TO CELEBRATE THEIR UNIQUE CONTRIBUTIONS TO SOCIETY.

Combating Autistic Discrimination in the Workplace

AN AUTISTIC ADVOCATE DIVES INTO THE TOPIC OF DISCRIMINATION, AND DISCUSSES WHAT STEPS ARE NEEDED TO MAKE THE WORLD A MORE INCLUSIVE PLACE FOR NEURODIVERGENT INDIVIDUALS.

Understanding Autism and the Neurodiversity Movement

INCREASINGLY, THE TERM NEURODIVERSITY IS BEING USED IN ALL CONTEXTS RELATED TO AUTISM. BUT, DO THOSE WHO ARE LABELED AS NEURODIVERGENT FIND THE TERM EMPOWERING OR DO THEY VIEW IT AS JUST ANOTHER WAY FOR SOCIETY TO AMPLIFY STIGMA?

Autism Radio: Spreading Hope on the Airwaves

LEARN ABOUT AUTISM RADIO, WHICH OFFERS SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, AND HOPE TO AUTISM FAMILIES.

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Martin Hunter: Driven to Offer Support

MEET MARTIN HUNTER, WHO IS WORKING HARD TO PROVIDE SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES TO THOSE REQUIRING SUPPORT; HELPING THEM LIVE THEIR BEST LIVES.

I Have Autism? Why It’s Important for YOU to Tell Your Child They’re Autistic

AN EDUCATIONAL DOCTOR EXPLAINS WHY IT’S IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS TO TALK TO THEIR CHILDREN ABOUT THEIR AUTISM DIAGNOSIS.

Keeping Your Marriage Strong as You Parent Your Child with Autism

MARRIAGE AND RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE HARD TO NAVIGATE WHEN YOU ARE BUSY PARENTING A CHILD WHO IS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM. HERE ARE SOME TIPS FOR KEEPING YOUR MARRIAGE STRONG.

Autism Strengths: Harnessing Your Child’s Abilities

A REMINDER TO CELEBRATE AND NURTURE YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD’S STRENGTHS, RATHER THAN ONLY FOCUSING ON THE CHALLENGES THEY FACE.

Traveling Different: Autism Travel Expert Offers Post-Covid Tips

ADVICE FROM A TRAVEL EXPERT FOR SUCCESSFUL TRAVEL AND VACATIONS WITH YOUR AUTISTIC LITTLE ONES POST-COVID.

Through the eyes of a little boy

I came into this world, but I wasn’t

HELP: My Teenage Son Has Poor Eye Contact

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“Is It When They Have ‘Man’ Hands?” Asking For A Friend

A MOM PENS A HEARTWARMING ACCOUNT OF HER JOURNEY THROUGH LIFE WITH HER AUTISTIC SON.

Beta Sushi

AN AUTISM MOM SHARES A SURPRISING STORY ABOUT HER DAUGHTERS, AND AN UNFORTUNATE FISH.

Even When Grief is Brutal You Can Blossom

AN AUTISTIC ADVOCATE SHARES ADVICE FOR HOW PEOPLE ON THE SPECTRUM CAN COPE WITH LOSING A PARENT, DRAWING FROM HER OWN EXPERIENCE, FOLLOWING HER MOTHER’S PASSING.

An Educational Therapist’s Strategies for Teaching Children With Autism

AN INTERVIEW WITH SHERI TAYLOR, MED, AN EDUCATIONAL THERAPIST WHO HAS TIPS TO SHARE WITH PARENTS FOR HELPING THEIR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING.

Five Myths About Occupational Therapy

TWO OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS BUST SOME COMMON MYTHS AROUND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY AND EXPLAIN HOW IT CAN BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH AUTISM.

Eight Pillars of Holistic Health

A THERAPIST AND INTERVENTIONIST SHARE THEIR “EIGHT PILLARS OF HOLISTIC HEALTH” TO HELP SPECIAL NEEDS FAMILIES NURTURE WELLBEING.

What is a Sensory Diet for Autism?

AN OVERVIEW OF WHAT A SENSORY DIET IS—CLUE, IT’S NOT ABOUT EATING— AND HOW IT CAN BENEFIT CHILDREN WITH SENSORY CHALLENGES.

What is an Autistic Savant (or Savantism)?

SAVANTISM—THAT MYSTICAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL PHENOMENA THAT’S CAPTURED THE WORLD’S IMAGINATION EVER SINCE THE MOVIE RAIN MAN SHOWCASED THE PRODIGIOUS MEMORY OF AN AUTISTIC SAVANT. MORE THAN A FASCINATION WITH THE EXTRAORDINARY, RESEARCH ABOUT SAVANTISM COULD UNLOCK USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT NURTURING GENIUS TALENT ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEURODIVERGENT MIND.

The Safety Net of Special Needs Planning

A FINANCIAL ADVISOR TALKS THROUGH THE SIX MAIN COMPONENTS FOR PARENTS LOOKING TO IMPLEMENT A SPECIAL NEEDS PLANNING SAFETY NET.

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WESTPORT COLLEGE PREP

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