autism

The Causes, Symptoms and Signs of Autism To understand Autism, you have to understand the Autism ‘spectrum’.  Autism is a developmental disorder that affects the brain and is one of … Read more

Several years ago, I had the chance to have a very highly-touted “Autism Expert” meet my children. I’m the proud mother of quadruplets: one girl and three boys, two of … Read more

Autism Symptoms Checklist Autism is a complex disorder that is diagnosed by a medical professional familiar with the disability. It is diagnosed based on observed behaviors that the child displays. … Read more

I cannot believe I am saying this, but summer is almost over and school is about to begin! For parents of children with Autism, this can be a challenging time … Read more

If you have read any of Temple Grandin’s books, she talks a lot about the connection between animals and people diagnosed with Autism. That for some reason there is this … Read more

Social Stories Help Autistic Children Cope with Social Situations Social Stories are a teaching tool that helps autistic children learn and develop social skills. They are designed to provide the … Read more

I have a dear friend that had a really rough time with her twin sons with Autism and the public school last year.  They were placed into a ‘high functioning … Read more