Safety Concerns for Children with Autism
We’ve all heard of stranger danger and the importance of looking both ways before crossing the street, but children with Autism bring a whole new pool of safety concerns into the mix. If you see signs...
View ArticleClosely Spaced Pregnancies Increase Risk for Autism
In 2006, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that one in roughly 111 children from certain testing sites across America have a form of autism. This includes classic autism,...
View ArticleNBC’s ‘Parenthood’ Takes on A Missing Child With Asperger’s Syndrome
As a parent, it is not hard to imagine the fear and panic that sets in when a child goes missing. Where to look, who to call and the police at your door are all quick and common thoughts for any parent...
View ArticleMaking Halloween Enjoyable for Children with Autism
Medical ID. American Medical ID features an array of medical alert jewelry for children and adults. Your Tips for a Safe, Comfortable and Enjoyable Halloween Trick-or-Treating: Make a deal with...
View ArticleApril is Autism Awareness Month
The month of April is Autism Awareness Month, an entire month devoted to raising awareness about this disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention one in every 88 children is...
View ArticleAutism Sparks – Great Resource for Connecting with Your Child with Autism
April has been designated national Autism Awareness Month and provides the perfect opportunity for individuals and organizations across the nation to educate their communities about autism. Autism is...
View ArticleCommunicating with your Child with Nonverbal Autism
April has been designated national Autism Awareness Month and provides the perfect opportunity for individuals and organizations across the nation to educate their communities about autism. Autism...
View ArticleTrue Stories of Autism: Real Stories About Real People
The following inspirational and heartwarming story is from a reader story posted on The Autism Site* (the Autism Site is one of many helpful resources on the internet for those whose lives have been...
View ArticleAutism and Wandering
For parents and other caregivers of children and adults with autism, wandering is a major concern and cause for stress. Wandering, sometimes called elopement, describes when a person, usually someone...
View ArticlePreparing for the Transition Back to School with Autism
No kid wants to forego sleeping in late all summer for the back to school early wake up call. However, for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the transition period can be even more jarring,...
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