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IEP: It's Just An Acronym!
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (447+ words) Home " Education and Classroom " IEP: It's Just An Acronym! The IEP is a tool used by the (public) school system in the USA to make sure the IDEA 2004 is implemented with all regulations followed. In order to get your child…...
How to Live a Joyful Life: Learnings from My Son
1+ week, 5+ day ago (511+ words) Home " Autism Parenting Advice " How to Live a Joyful Life: Learnings from My Son A mother shares the beauty of her autistic son's adventurous mind and lessons she's learned through him. I've stopped asking where he gets the bacteria samples…...
Pet Therapy for Children with Autism
2+ week, 3+ day ago (127+ words) Home " Autism Therapies and Treatments " Pet Therapy for Children with Autism An occupational therapist shares the benefits of pet therapy for children on the autism spectrum. Therapy dogs are trained to be well-tempered, well-mannered, and well-socialized, making them perfect for…...
Alternative Medicines for Autism Symptoms
2+ week, 4+ day ago (167+ words) Home " Autism Therapies and Treatments " Alternative Medicines for Autism Symptoms A mom shares her son's treatment journey to help parents considering alternative medicine for their kids on the spectrum. My son is 13 years old and has cerebral pal-sy with co-occurring…...
A Mom's Mission: Persuading Schools to Adapt for Additional Needs
2+ week, 6+ day ago (536+ words) Home " Education and Classroom " A Mom's Mission: Persuading Schools to Adapt for Additional Needs One mother shares tips and insight into her own mission of convincing school districts to adapt for children with additional needs. In the fall of 2016, our…...
What Country Has the Highest Rate of Autism? A Global Prevalence
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (840+ words) Home " Autism Advocacy " What Country Has the Highest Rate of Autism? A Global Prevalence The rate of autism spectrum disorder diagnoses continues to climb around the globe. The rising autism prevalence is also contributing to increased awareness and curiosity about…...
How Does Autism Affect Thinking? From Overthinking to Deep Focus
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (788+ words) Home " Social Skills " How Does Autism Affect Thinking? From Overthinking to Deep Focus Parents often wonder what is happening inside their autistic child's mind. Why do they get stuck on certain thoughts? Why does sarcasm confuse them? Or why can…...
Unveiling Our 2025 Contributor Awards Winners
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (509+ words) Home " Autism News " Unveiling Our 2025 Contributor Awards Winners We present these awards in several categories to showcase these selfless and inspiring individuals, and to express our heartfelt gratitude. Choosing among the many worthy candidates is challenging, and we wish we…...