Real Moms Share: Raising Twins on the Spectrum
Raising Twins On the Spectrum Usually, our Real Mom ’s Share section is one mom sharing her insights and perspective on her special life. This issue, we had a unique...
Autism
The Best Advice I Have for Parents of Kids with Special Needs
Posted by Jacquie Gorman Sortland on Friday, February 12, 2016 To any parent with Special Needs kiddo, the best advice I have for you is don’t give up This is...
Moving Towards Success: Incorporating Physical Activity in School
Moving Towards Success: Incorporating Physical Activity in School A recent study conducted at the University of Illinois linked cardio respiratory fitness in 48 children ages 9-10 with higher functioning in...
Real Moms Share: Overcoming Obstacles and Meeting Milestones
Overcoming Obstacles and Meeting Milestones Molly Dellinger-Wray is a mother to her son, Patrick, who has autism. Molly shares her story of overcoming obstacles and meeting milestones on the way...
Study: Empowering Parents Helps Kids with Autism Behave Better
A new study looked at parents of kids with Autism and found empowering those parents helps kids behave better. In fact, it works at the same rate as medications. (COLUMBUS, Ohio)...
Blue Man Group Delivers a Robotic Arm
Wyatt received a very special delivery from the Blue Man Group check it out! When Blue Man Group learned that a very special fan named Wyatt had requested a Blue...
Making Music with Your Child – Fun Activities for Motor Skill Development
We all know that kids love music. It is one of the most fun, enriching and motivating experiences for them. But do you know how to harness the power of...
APRIL 11th “HELP AN AUTISM PARENT” DAY
Your Autism Coach Provides Seven Tips To Help Parents During Autism Awareness Month Deanna Picon, founder of Your Autism Coach, LLC and author of The Autism Parents’ Guide to Reclaiming...
App Spotlight: AVAZ Together
New augmented communication (AAC) app integrates communication beyond weekly 1-hour therapy sessions and into the child’s daily life. About Creator of AVAZ Together App Ajit Narayanan, the creator of Avaz,...
The Upsides of Autism
I have been working almost exclusively with children on the spectrum for the last 14 years of my 40-year career as an occupational therapist. Part of my job is to...