As a parent of a child with autism, how do you find out about local events, workshops, or activities that are pertinent to you and your child? Recently, I asked this question of two parents of children on the spectrum. One woman, the mother of a young adult with autism, told me, “It’s been totally … Continue reading Finding Autism Events
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Autism Parents’ First Steps
What happens when parents first hear that their child has autism? As a teacher, I once sat across the table from a mother and father when they first heard that word. Tears flowed when these parents were told that it was just possible that their child had autism. There are parents who have said that … Continue reading Autism Parents’ First Steps
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