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Tag Archives: children and autism
Become A Mentor
In a small condo outside Disneyland, an Indian man I’d just met urged my son, my husband and I to eat the yogurt, lentils and hot naan bread his wife had prepared. Her long skirts swished as she served us, … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Education
Tagged autism, children and autism, educational, Lifestyle
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Caretaker Parents of Children with Autism Need a Break Now and Then
Caring for a child who has autism is the ultimate labor of love. Your child always needs you and you need to be there for your child. Yet despite your best intentions, there are recurring moments in every parent or … Continue reading
I Believe I Can Do Anything: Up to my graduation … and beyond
It is a lot easier said than done when I say I graduated from high school. It took some real hard work, a lot of patience, a great team of people, and a great amount of determination from my part … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Living with Autism
Tagged children and autism, Family, Lifestyle, Living With Autism, theraputic tools
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Rewards of Friendship
Friendship is a truly wonderful thing: a unique blend of affection, loyalty, love, respect, trust, and loads of fun. Isn’t this something we all strive for? Sadly, children with autism are either unable to or struggle to develop these deep, … Continue reading
Posted in Living with Autism
Tagged children and autism, educational, Family, Lifestyle, Living With Autism
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Epilepsy and Autism: Our Experience
Epilepsy occurs at a much higher rate in children with the diagnosis of autism. I have a 7-year-old son with the diagnosis of PDD-NOS. After hearing Michael Chez, MD, speak about the high rate (about 66%) of abnormal EEGs in … Continue reading
Posted in Science & Research
Tagged autism, children and autism, Epilepsy, epilepsy and autism, Living With Autism, research, science
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Home From Home Care: Created By Parents to Make a Difference
In June 1979, Paul and Ann de Savary were elated by the birth of their daughter, Laura, but when she was 6 months old, their world was shattered by the devastating news no parent wants to hear: Your daughter is … Continue reading
Healthy Gluten- and Dairy-Free Eating Tips – Good for the Whole Family!
Healthy eating has been the subject of debate among parents, dietitians, physicians, and chefs for years. Each group, having studied their particular belief, is confident that they are correct. And there are facts to back up many points of view. … Continue reading
Posted in Diet & Nutrition, Newly Diagnosed
Tagged children and autism, education, Food, gluten-free, research, theraputic tools
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Practical Approaches to Taking Care of Nails and Hair: Training Away Fear and Resistance
Imagine having someone come at you with scissors to cut your nails or hair. Imagine someone turning on clippers to give you a buzz cut. Imagine the metal glint of the scissors and the menacing drone of those clippers. Now … Continue reading
Posted in Featured, Living with Autism
Tagged autism therapy for children, children and autism, education, Family
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Creating Successful Opportunities in School and at Home for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders − the Smallest Details Make the Biggest Difference
Probably the biggest change we experienced as a family with a special needs son was puberty. With puberty and adolescence came more passive-aggressive behaviors. With age came strength. Now, put the two together, and you have more aggression, whether shown … Continue reading
Posted in Education
Tagged autism and school, autism therapy for children, children and autism, educational, Lifestyle
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Sibling Strength
Mom, in class today, we read a story about a younger brother who had an older brother with special needs,” said JP, my younger son, on an early fall day last year as we drove home from school. “Wow,” I … Continue reading