We don’t know yet what causes children to develop autism spectrum disorders. But there’s plenty to know about recognizing and treating the related behavioral problems.
Heading back to school can be especially stressful for children with autism and their parents, but preparation and establishing a routine can make it easier.
It’s this living life in the grey area that is so difficult for me.
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"Just because I have the ability to speak doesn't mean it's always easy for me to communicate."
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"These are the things I'd keep in mind going into a new school year with an autistic student in my class."
A blog about raising children and teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism.
"There may be a diagnostic criteria — but everyone fits on it in a different place."
"Just because it's different, doesn't mean it's wrong."
"Outings for our family require a lot of planning and preparation. For a long time we didn’t go out often, and that wasn’t good for any of us."
"It takes hard work to face obstacles and learn from them."
A blog about raising children and teens with Asperger's and High-Functioning Autism.
Raising children with autism is a challenging but incredible journey.
Without a clear distinction for various parts of the spectrum, we are comparing apples and oranges. We will not render meaningful information, and we make it difficult for the entire spectrum, but especially for those most affected.