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Growing up, I didn’t have role models who were on the autism spectrum. Being diagnosed with autism in the early 90’s the only one that was mentioned on a national level was the fictional character ‘Rain Man.’ Because of this, I often today share about some people that those with autism can look up too […]
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A difficult talk I often have with parents involves when one of their loved ones on the spectrum has been a victim of bullying. The behavior if repeated can lead to depression, anxiety and a long list of challenges for that kid. With that being said though you will be shocked by the number of
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You are your child’s greatest advocate when they need a diagnosis You are your child’s greatest advocate the day they are diagnosed with autism You are your child’s greatest advocate the day they begin receiving supports You are your child’s greatest advocate to be there the days they go through challenges You are your child’s
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No matter where your child is on the autism spectrum, you have probably experienced having to put them on a waiting list at some point in their lives for some type of support. Whether it was to get in for a diagnosis, to an out-of-district school for those with learning disabilities and/or when they have
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Has anyone ever said this about you or your child? When I work with parents of children on the autism spectrum, they tell me a typical unsolicited comment includes, “Oh, your child is on the spectrum? But he seems so smart!” When I was growing up on the spectrum, I was seen exactly like this because of my ability to
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One of the worst bullying experiences I’ve ever encountered happened almost 10-years-ago now but I can still remember it like it was yesterday… I was in high school and, while in the staircase after recess I was having a conversation with one of my friends about girls. He was telling me about a date he
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It can often feel challenging trying to find a relationship. When you add having difficulties with social interaction due to autism, it may seem impossible. I recently experienced this situation with one of my mentees while we were discussing National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. I asked my mentees to share five goals they have for in the next academic year
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Have you ever been in a situation where your child won’t wear clothes with tags on them due to sensory issues? This is something my parents can relate to as well. Growing up on the autism spectrum one of my biggest challenges was having a speech delay until I was 3. Once I began to start talking, one
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When I was growing up on the autism spectrum, I fell in love with music. During the time I was dealing with sensory overload, loud noises would often bother me. When I started listening to music though, even if it was loud, my passion for music made it tolerable. Today I don’t deal with many
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Growing up I was a HUGE fan of The Lion King. Now as an adult I still love watching the film with my younger cousins and mentees. Then recently I heard that an autism-friendly performance of The Lion King was happening on Broadway! I bought tickets right away and was ready for the nostalgia to
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