We know how hard it is when you first get your diagnosis, and don’t know where to go, or what to do.
As we find resources, we are putting them here, so you have that information. There are a lot of resources, most of them local to your community. If you find one that we don’t have, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to add it.
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…
When you first get that autism diagnosis, and even years later, it is easy to feel like you are all alone. Like there is no one to help you or that no one understands you. It’s important to realize that you have allies that you can turn to. Family Members Family members are great when…
We are always on the lookout for new things to keep our little one entertained. He’s mostly non-verbal, so it’s really hard to figure it out what he wants since he can’t tell us. Our best way to determine what he likes is to watch him. If he plays with it a lot or hums…
Many times people equate autism with males, and especially young boys. However, females are better as masking (or hiding their autism and fitting in with society) better than males. This means that females often go undiagnosed or can go into their twenties and thirties before they are diagnosed. Because so many people don’t see them…
Bet you didn’t know Santa was on the spectrum did you? But we think he is, and can make a compelling case for it. But even better he’s accepted for who he is, quirks and all. Is that what we all want for our kids, to have them accepted and integrated with society. We know…