We had thousands of questions when we first learned our son was on the autism spectrum. We are trying to give you the answers to the questions we had, and you might have.
If you have a question that isn’t listed here, please contact us so we can add it.
Periodically, we see people who ask a question like, “I enjoy playing with fidget toys, does that mean I’m on the spectrum?” The short answer is “No.” Anyone can play with fidget toys, and many people do. Likewise, just because you are on the spectrum, it doesn’t mean that you’ll enjoy using a fidget toy….
Disclaimer: I am not a psychologist or psychiatrist, however I have a degree in communications and a background in journalism, which helps me to be hyper observant and able to gather information from many sources. We also have three children in varying levels on the autism spectrum and during the pandemic, I was a stay-at-home…
I hear so many people say, “My kid can’t to this or that. That is too difficult for them…” People often sell individuals with special needs short. They can do so much more than people realize. The key is to set them up for success and to help them along the way. If you constantly…
One of the common questions I think every parent has when their child is diagnosed, is, “is there a cure for Autism?” I know my wife and I searched and searched when we our oldest son was first diagnosed. At the time, there was little public information about autism, and the Internet was still a…
My wife and I are both involved in several online forums for special needs parents and caregivers. Routinely, we here about people saying something along the lines of “Well, sign up for _______?” Or “Why are you using ________?” In almost every case these are about different government, and sometimes non-profit, programs. However, often confusion,…