What’s inside this article: A look at some famous people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These include some of the greatest minds of all time, including Albert Einstein, Elon Musk, Tim Burton, Eminem, and more! Some of the most well-known people from history who are famous today have autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These include famous …
Parenting is stressful, few can argue that statement. But, could your stress levels be affecting your parenting abilities? What many people don’t realize is that stress can strongly impact your entire family dynamic, especially your parent-child relationship. It’s important to take care of yourself and reduce stress, otherwise, the effects can affect your parenting ability. …
Almost everyone has heard of autism. We’ve come a long way in raising awareness about it. But, the facts about autism and how it affects people, along with the history of the condition, are lesser-known. I talk about autism a lot, so I’m going to go over some important information about autism here for those …
Autistic children all over the country are falling through the cracks. I’m talking about the ones labeled as “high-functioning”, which is already a problematic term. They are better described as autistic children who are verbal and can do many things with little or no support. But trust me, they still need support. These kids are …
What’s inside this article: An overview of Autism Spectrum Disorder, including what it is, functioning labels, and the official diagnostic criteria, plus nine signs of autism that my son experienced personally that I missed when he was young because they don’t necessarily fit the descriptions you are often given of what autism looks like. The …
What’s inside this article: 8 (of many) positive personality traits commonly associated with autism. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affects people’s communication, social interaction, and learning. It also impacts how they think, feel, and behave. Although it’s labeled a disorder, there are many strengths associated with autism spectrum disorder. It’s unfortunate, but the diagnostic criteria for …
What’s inside this article: A list of gift ideas for children with autism, updated for 2020. A lot of these gift ideas are sensory-related, or educational (but fun) so kids will love them and also benefit from them in some way. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. I created this list a couple of years …
It’s sad but I see moms in autism parent support groups judging each other all the time. Mom’s are judged for their child’s diet, or for making the choice to use medication. They’re judged for putting their child in ABA therapy, they’re judged for not putting them in therapy. Can we all just acknowledge how wrong …
What’s inside this article: We’re setting the record straight about four common misconceptions people have about autism. The aim is to build a greater unerlanding and level of acceptance of neurodiversity. One of the biggest challenges that people on the autism spectrum and their parents face is being misunderstood. There are so many misconceptions about …