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Dear parents, Does your child have difficulty trying to go to sleep? When I speak with parent groups, sleep difficulties tend to be one of the top challenges that get mentioned. When I was a kid, I had bed guards on my bed due to difficulties with my balance along with issues with tossing and […]
To the Parents Whose Child with Autism is Having Difficulty Trying to Sleep Read More »
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
When Someone Says, “He Has Autism? But He Seems So Smart.” Read More »
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
15 Songs I Listen too When I’m Stressed as Someone on the Autism Spectrum Read More »
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
When a Parent Gets Criticized If Their Child with Autism Wanders Away Read More »
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
How the Pageant World Have Supported and Embraced People with Autism Read More »
Easier said than done. A common problem that strangers who don’t really get autism is that they don’t understand the difference between when a child is having a meltdown versus a child who is having a tantrum. Most people know that a tantrum is usually someone who is trying to get attention while a meltdown
When a Stranger Tells You to ‘Calm Down Your Child’ During a Meltdown Read More »
Does your child hate loud noises but is also the loudest child you know? If so you may be able to relate very well to my own personal story of growing up with autism. As a kid due to my sensory issues I would have issues with different sensations bright lights and many other difficulties.
Having Autism, Hating Loud Noises and Being The Loudest Kid I Knew Read More »
Have you and your family ever watched the movie Big Daddy before? If so you may remember this memorable moment… Adam Sandler’s character asks Julian what he wants to eat and he responds without hesitation… “30 packets of ketchup!” Now, at the time this movie came out I just thought it was funny that this
How ‘Big Daddy’ Resonated with Me As Someone on the Autism Spectrum Read More »
Dear employers, Every month in October the United States Department of Labor host National Disability Employment Awareness Month, an annual awareness campaign that looks to celebrate and educate about disability employment. I’m asking you today to consider supporting this cause, hosting events in your workplace around the month and, if you haven’t already, look to
A Letter to Employers On Hiring People with Disabilities Read More »
Dear Principal, Back to school is finally here! In the next coming weeks you will be presented with countless challenges along with successes as your students and teachers transition for the new academic year. I know that your plates will be full but for 5 minutes today I want to share with you something that
A Letter to Our Principals on Spreading Autism Awareness Read More »
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
70 million individuals have autism worldwide. Because of this, in 2011, Kerry started “KFM Making a Difference” an organization that helps provide scholarships for adults with autism to attend college. Help support the cause today and “make a difference” in the lives of those with autism.
