I see this question a lot in the Facebook groups I’m in. This can be a hard thing for us to handle as parents. We all want our kids to be treated well and have the same opportunities as neurotypical children. However, this may not be what is best for them. Shift your focus wanting…
PAWS With a Cause train their service dogs for children with autism to act as constant companions and help them improve social interactions and relationships, expand verbal and nonverbal communication, teach life skills, increase interest in activities and decrease stress within the family. Applicants must be in an ongoing education program, as well as a…
From a very early age children on the autism spectrum have an IEP or 504 plan developed to help them in school. They have become accustomed to using the accommodations established for them in the IEP. But what happens when if they take a dual enrollment class at the local college while they are still…
When our oldest son was younger he had a hard time understanding personal space. Many children and teenagers on the autism spectrum have this problem. It’s a hard thing to explain to someone on the autism spectrum as it doesn’t bother them, so why should it bother someone else. They also often are big huggers…
Today our eldest son completed high school! For 19 years he has attended school and today was his last day. It is both a joyous occasion and a little sad. He is moving on to a new life. In two weeks it looks like he will be starting his first job. This was a moment…