Please, try your hardest to not say “Aspergers.” Yes, I know you hear it a lot these days, especially when autism is the topic of discussion. And you may be wondering, “If everyone else is saying it, what’s the big deal?” Reasonable question! Well, you should note that the medical community has changed the way…
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So you’re a parent and you want to know more about Autistic Disorder. Great! That is until you discover the term “autism” can mean so many different things to different people. And what autism looks like in one person looks vastly different in another person. With so many nuances to the disorder, understanding autism can be…
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Autism behavior management is hard work. Absolutely no doubt about it! Once the tantrum starts, it’s practically impossible to stop that train. Especially when you are in public and the whole world tunes in to another episode of mom versus child! Or so it seems. Tantrums demand our attention in ways other behaviors don’t. They…
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If you’ve been around the autism conversation for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard of Pervasive Developmental Disorder – Not Otherwise Specified. Yes, it’s a pretty big term! And you might be asking yourself two questions. First, “What is it?” And second, “Does my child have it?” Well, those are both relevant questions. Before we…
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Autism spectrum disorder is hard. That diagnosis reminds you that life has changed forever. You struggle with denial, asking, “Is this real? Can I handle this?” You’re frustrated and confused with all the uncertainty. And you’re exhausted, questioning your knowledge and capacity to love. Autism puts a strain on so much of your emotions. And…
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