The High Cost of Autism
The High Cost of Autism I can’t even begin to explain what it was like to see our son, Wyatt, open the elementary school production of “Rock & Roll Forever.”...
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Special Diets at School
While some pre-school through 12th grade schools might be accommodating to students with special diets, others might not be. Do not count on them to be accommodating. It could be...
TIPS to Keep on Top of Your Child’s IEP
Once your child’s IEP is written, you may feel like you can breathe a sigh of relief, especially if it’s been a difficult process to get an Individualized Education Program...
Autism Fitness in My Classroom
Autism Fitness When we enjoy performing a particular activity, it is likely that we will do it often. Finding ways to create reinforcing active environments provides a positive experience for...
Is Packing Your Child’s Lunch a Healthier Option?
Packing your child’s lunch doesn’t always turn out as you imagine. Your child has food preferences and sometimes arguments occur regarding what you think they should and should not be...
Real Moms Share: Geri Booth “Hurricane Taylor”
Geri Booth is a special mother who contributed to this issue’s “Real Moms Share” section. We asked her to give us an insight into herself, as well as into her...
ABOUT ME: Communication & Choice Making Guide
Communication and choice making skills are something most of us take for granted. If you think about how you interact with friends, family and work colleagues, much of it revolves...
School Tools for Success
School Tools for Success Back to school means new clothes to address that summer growth spurt, changing seasons, and a fresh start. It also means easing into a new routine,...
IS IT WORKING? Monitoring the Effectiveness of Treatments
IS IT WORKING? Monitoring the Effectiveness of Treatments Have you ever wondered if a therapy, treatment, or intervention your child was receiving was really working? Have you ever questioned a...
2014 Cover Winner: Mariana Pacheco
Mariana Pacheco Our “cover-girl” is 4 year old Mariana Pacheco. She comes from a large family of 5 brothers and 3 sisters. Mariana has been diagnosed with severe autism, sensory...