Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect a child’s social, cognitive and emotional development. The symptoms of autism may be present in infancy; however, other times, diagnosis may not occur until a child is school-age. No one is quite sure what causes autism, though genetics and environment may play a role. Some people believe ...
Perhaps you have a child who is experiencing sensory issues or a teacher noticing a student or two out-of-sync. Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a disability that needs more recognition. With proper therapy, children will learn and cope with daily sensory struggles. As described by my child’s occupational therapist, everyone has a sensory system. We ...
A common phrase in the autism community is, “If you’ve met one child with autism, you’ve met one child with autism.” Unfortunately, detecting whether or not your child is indeed one of the 150 children diagnosed with autism is not as easy as answering the questions on the checklists. As a mother of a child ...
Children with autism or special needs, certainly are a puzzle to figure out, especially when it comes to rewards and discipline. It is often hard to distinguish between what the children can understand, whether they are in rebellion, having sensory issues, or just plain voicing their opinion. As parents, we are constantly looking at the ...
Asperger Syndrome is a pervasive developmental disorder that affects a person’s ability to effectively communicate and socialize. Asperger Syndrome is considered a mild, high functioning form of autism (on the autism spectrum). There are so many resources with wonderful information about Asperger Syndrome. Though finding detailed information outlining the specific signs and symptoms of Asperger ...
As a Mom to a son with PDD-NOS (Pervasive Development Disorder Not Otherwise Specified) on the autism scale, I know how important it is to get toys for my child that will help promote his learning. He has a harder time of it then other kids and I want to do what I can for ...
Transitioning from one activity to the next can be very difficult for people with autism. One very simple strategy is to use simple photographs of each activity on a key ring to show the person what the next activity will be. I used this technique often with my children when they were younger and ...
When people think of Autism, they think of severe mental retardation or they think of a person who is unable to care for themselves and function in society. This view is very far from the truth, as there are different levels of Autism. Not all people with Autism are deemed incapable of the minutest things. ...
