August 28, 2016

When People Say Children with Autism Are Products of ‘Bad Parenting’

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One of the most frustrating misconceptions out there… Has anyone ever heard it said that a child with autism is a product of bad parenting? This “bad parenting” topic became a somewhat viral discussion in 2012 when clinical psychologist Dr. Tony Humphreys linked autism to parenting. Although Humphreys would later clarify some of his findings,saying parents are “never to blame,” his research had many […]

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A Letter to Employers About The Interview Process From an Adult with Autism

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Dear Employers, Employment is a key topic in our autism community. As national data indicate, the vast majority of adults with autism are unemployed or underemployed today in the U.S. Many of the young adults who I know are highly intelligent and could succeed in the workforce, but sometimes they face challenges when it comes to

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When a Parent Gets Criticized If Their Child with Autism Wanders Away

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Every year I feel like I hear more stories of children with autism who have wandered away from their families. It’s often one of the most-scariest feelings in the world when that situation occurs. Instantly the trigger kicks in and it becomes a time where families start alerting law agencies, neighbor watch, and their friends

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How the Pageant World Have Supported and Embraced People with Autism

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A year ago I wrote an article about 8 Inspiring Women Who’ve Used Their Pageant Platforms to Spread Autism Awareness. These individuals have included the first woman with autism to ever compete in the Miss America pageant in former Miss Montana Alexis Wineman and former Miss Florida Collegiate America Rachel Barcellona who was diagnosed with

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