For some people, getting a haircut is a therapeutic experience — from getting your tresses washed and your scalp massaged, to hearing the snipping of scissors and finally finishing with a new, refreshed look. However, this same experience…
The Boy Who Could Fly (1986) The Boy Who Could Fly has found a niche over 30 years later as one of the earlier films to address autism. Produced in 1986, this film follows a 14-year old girl and her friendship with her neighbor, Eric, a…
While communication technology has been a boon for parents of children with autism, finding an app that checks all of the boxes can be inconvenient and frustrating. There are hundreds of apps geared toward people with communication…
A fun activity can be a powerful tool for helping children with autism navigate their environments. We have compiled a list of our 5 favorite activities. You may already be familiar with them, but below we have outlined some ideas on how to…
I see you, sitting there subtly staring. Your look of disapproval is not invisible to me. I see you, sitting at the next table with your children, puzzled at my decision, at my parenting practices. I see you, looking at me from the corner…
My family and I were out with family and friends celebrating Mother’s Day in a popular Mexican restaurant in our town. We sat down, ordered drinks and our food. The adults enjoyed conversations and most of the kids laughed, giggled and…
One of the hallmark symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is difficulty reading and understanding other people’s emotions, but this does not mean that people with autism cannot feel empathy. Autism and empathy is a highly controversial…
This blog is a quick summary of all the basic information one should know about autism. Mentioning difference of autism at different ages, it includes general classifications of ASD symptoms, the rights and wrongs that people know about…