Bullying: survey will measure impact on children with autism
Abby, a nine year old from Maryland with Asperger Syndrome, was constantly teased by fellow students about her autism-related behavior. To help her cope, teachers set aside a safe place for Abby to go...
View ArticlePreparing schools for the “new” definition of autism
You have heard the news, and if you are a parent of a child with high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome, you are worried! By May 2013, an autism diagnosis will likely be much harder to obtain...
View ArticleCareer counseling for the Neurodiverse
It takes a special kind of career counselor to advise folks with autism spectrum disorders and other learning differences. The good news is that just such a counselor will be at the upcoming AASCEND...
View ArticleThe Asperger’s Answer Book
Is there a difference between Asperger’s Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism? What are the symptoms of Aspergers? Who should I consult for a diagnosis? Is it nessecary to get a formal diagnosis? What...
View ArticleVoices of autism: self-advocates speak
My best teachers did ask why. Better yet, they often read between the lines and came up with the answers themselves. It's sad for me to see that despite all the education and awareness, so many have...
View ArticleNew TV project uses comedy to help kids on – or near – the autism spectrum
Ever since Christa Dahlstrom’s eight year old son was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome, he’s benefited greatly from extra support at school for those things that just don’t come naturally for him,...
View ArticleAdult autism group, and parents like me, protest San Francisco Magazine article
As most of you know, I am also the mother of an adult son with autism who works so hard to be understood. Statements like the one made by Ms. Best are often made in an off-hand "you know what I mean"...
View ArticleVoices of Asperger’s: Alek Soderberg is “not what you expect but still pretty...
I’m quiet because of my challenge; but I’m also very loyal and I’m a good person to be friends with…I’m kind….I don’t mind listening—especially since it’s hard for me to initiate conversation—I’m...
View ArticleAutism and parenting: Feeling isolated?
I’ll never forget the day, after much pacing and practicing, that I mustered up enough courage to call the mother of one Matthew’s kindergarten classmates to arrange a play date. The year was 1991, and...
View ArticleParenting teens with autism: real life tips from a school psychologist
If you are a parent of a child with autism, it is likely that you are very curious (and anxious) about the teen years ahead. Will life become more complicated? (yes) What do I need to know to prepare...
View ArticleAutism and employment: the expansion of Aspiritech
Aspiritech continues to leverage the talents of workers on the autism spectrum A few years back, I profiled 5 companies that leverage the unique talents of individuals on the autism spectrum. In the...
View ArticleBeyond Rain Man: What one psychologist learned raising a son on the autism...
I’ll never forget the first time my husband and I met with a school psychologist to discuss my son’s developmental delay. Matthew was three at the time, and I was convinced the delay was temporary....
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