In honor of my 40th birthday, I thought it would be appropriate to share with you the top 40 things parents and children affected by autism have taught me: I love helping others. Children are incredible. Children have so much to teach us. Stop and...
Recently, I started pondering the times in my life when all that was unsaid was greater than what was actually said. Naturally, my first thoughts were of the children that I am blessed to work with on a daily basis. I learned one of my earliest...
School is just around the corner for your sweet child. As you know, your child’s teacher spends five days, and approximately 40-hours with your child each week. School is practically his second home. The teacher is there to help your child grow mentally and emotionally, and...
Children are incredible teachers. They teach us patience, simplicity, honesty, and love. But children with autism? Well, they add an entire new layer to the world, enriching the lives of those around them in a truly incredible way. Over the years, I have met some amazing and inspirational...
Children with Autism are typically visual learners. They learn by seeing and not necessarily by hearing. If you find yourself giving directions repeatedly, and your child or student is not complying, you may want to consider using visual tools. Even if you think your child...