PECS (or Picture Exchange Communication System) is a communication program created in the United States by Dr. Andy Bondy and Lori Frost in 1985. PECS is an alternative communication that allows people with little or no verbal communication abilities to communicate using pictures. Typically, it is started in pre-school and is continued as they get…
Growing up and raising our boys in Florida, I always knew there were a lot of deaths due to drowning with people on the spectrum. I always thought it was because of all the water that can be found in the state. However, according to the National Autism Association, 91% of deaths in autistic children…
Our youngest recently started wearing glasses. As someone who is non-verbal, it can be tough to find out that they have a need that’s not being met. I’d like to walk you through the process of how we found out that he needed glasses, and how we got him wearing them. Especially since change is…
In our house, we use lots of sensory toys to help stimulate as well as occupy our boys. Around our house we have lights, textures, and fidget style toys, as well as numerous educational types of toys. Sensory toys can be expensive, and I hate to waste money on something my son won’t play with….
Many times when I have taken my children trick or treating in the past, we have received stares and whispers. My oldest loves dressing up for Halloween and trick or treating. His favorite is his Where’s Waldo costume, and he gets so tickled when people find him. However, many events only allow kids between a…