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Dyslexia and Autism

January 26, 2016 11:05 am Published by Comments Off on Dyslexia and Autism

Autism is a complex disorder that has many related conditions that have similar symptoms and overlapping symptoms.  Dyslexia is one such related disorder that may be difficult to recognize among other symptoms of autistic children. ...


Helping your Child with Executive Functioning

January 19, 2016 10:12 am Published by Comments Off on Helping your Child with Executive Functioning

When parents hear that their child has trouble planning, organizing, making decisions, transitioning, and learning from past mistakes many respond, “Of course my elementary school child can’t do this, he/she is so young, not an...


Conditions Related to Autism

January 12, 2016 11:20 am Published by Comments Off on Conditions Related to Autism

Being handed a diagnosis of Autism or being told your child is on the Autism Spectrum can be overwhelming enough, but finding out that your child has related conditions may be just too much to...


Resolutions for Parents of Special Needs Children

January 5, 2016 10:34 am Published by Comments Off on Resolutions for Parents of Special Needs Children

January 1st  starts the season of making resolutions to eat healthier, exercise more and be kinder to our fellow humans. For parents who have a child on the spectrum, your list may look a little...


Guardianship Decisions

December 28, 2015 3:42 pm Published by Comments Off on Guardianship Decisions

Turning 18 years old in our society means a person has reached the age of majority and now has legal rights that were once controlled by parents.  Those rights could include decisions about medical treatment,...


Asperger’s- Myths and Facts

December 8, 2015 10:24 am Published by Comments Off on Asperger’s- Myths and Facts

The terms Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Spectrum Disorders and Pervasive Developmental Disorder are thrown around and used interchangeably, often confusing the true meaning and characteristics of each.  While there is considerable overlap among the different forms...


What is “the spectrum”?

December 3, 2015 12:09 pm Published by Comments Off on What is “the spectrum”?

The word autism can sometimes be confusing.  Since autism is a spectrum disorder it means there is a wide variation of how  it impacts each person. Every child on the autism spectrum has unique abilities,...


Preparing for the Holidays

December 1, 2015 9:36 am Published by Comments Off on Preparing for the Holidays

“Tis the season to be merry and bright, right? Decorating, shopping, family gatherings and, of course,  gifts are some of the mainstays of the holiday season.  Christmas, Thanksgiving and New Years, however, can bring both...


Legal Issues and Autism

November 24, 2015 12:13 pm Published by Comments Off on Legal Issues and Autism

How does the law protect children and adults with autism and autism spectrum disorders?  Legislation for people who have been diagnosed with autism exists in the areas of education, health insurance, financial security and guardianship. ...


Communication and Autism

November 17, 2015 9:19 am Published by Comments Off on Communication and Autism

Ever wonder about the prevalence of speech disorders and how they can impact your child’s behavior and learning?  According to the National Institute of Deafness and other Communication Disorders(NIDCD)  the prevalence of speech sound disorders...