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….
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 various online forums, and you notice several questions routinely pop up. In addition to the big ones about how do you potty train your child, will they be able to handle going to school, and how do you control outbursts in public, you will often find one…
One of the things we’ve had to deal with as part of COVID is getting used to wearing a mask. Some children just don’t like them, some will have sensory issues with them, so what are you to do? This has been an issue for us. Two of our children have gotten used to wearing…
Many colleges and several high schools around the world have proposed or implemented the use of jazz hands instead of applause. The reason many give for this change is that applause may cause anxiety in some people, especially people on the autism spectrum who suffer from stress due to loud noises. In most events where…