Advice for Raising NeuroDivergent Children
By Brittany Neal I am the proud mother of a vivacious, curious, hilarious girl. I can confidently say she brings joy to everyone she meets. She is kind and creative. She is…
By Brittany Neal I am the proud mother of a vivacious, curious, hilarious girl. I can confidently say she brings joy to everyone she meets. She is kind and creative. She is…
By Terra Vance Every April, autism takes a center stage in global awareness. All around the world, well-meaning, good-hearted people “Light it up blue” for Autism Awareness Month, and they decorate…
School nurses are critical to the health care of children with autism since they work with a population susceptible to malnutrition, says a Ball State University nursing professor. “These children are…
By Brittany Neal One of my favorite quotes about autism: If you have met one person with autism, you have met one person with autism. Autism is not a one-size-fits-all…
By Terra Vance Holidays are thrilling times for a lot of people, but autistics– even if they love the season– tend to be extra stressed during the holidays. One thing…
By Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP The holiday season brings a sensory-stimulating buzz of joy and excitement for many. It also brings along many stress-inducing interruptions to daily routines, an array…
Inclusion Dining is for people with and without special needs, and will feature accommodations like music played at a lower volume, staggered seatings to reduce wait time, modified picture menus,…
Inclusion Dining is for people with and without special needs, and will feature accommodations like music played at a lower volume, staggered seatings to reduce wait time, modified picture menus,…
By Amy Pinder, MA, CCC-SLP Halloween is a wonderful opportunity for fostering creativity, imagination, and pretend play. However bright flashing lights, large crowds, sugary treats, scary and itchy costumes can present…
By David Gray-Hammond Autistic People Make Excellent Teachers and Advocates Gaining access to mental health services can be extremely challenging for autistic individuals, especially for those affected by addiction, and…