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…
Many people expect life to be like what they see in television, the movies or social media. As parents of three very different children on the autism spectrum we realize that our lives are nothing like what we see on TV, yet this is what many people expect their lives to be like. People often…
We watch our children grow up and then one day they become a teenager. The teenage years can be tough on anyone, but especially tough for those on the autism spectrum. Structure and guidelines are important for people on the autism spectrum. The typical teenager starts to take an interest in dating and driving. Then…