If your autistic child is enrolled in the public school system, they are entitled, by law, to receive accommodations for their disability. It is up to you, the parent, to advocate on their behalf. Knowing what they are entitled to, and being aware of their needs, will help you to be effective in your dealings… Read More…
Scott describes his experience performing in a talent show
Every time I started a new song, it sounded terrible. Nobody would want to listen to me. If we had had a dog at the time, it would have probably howled and left the room. It was that bad. I was starting to play the piano, and I didn’t even know when I was playing… Read More…
Why your friends & relatives may appear indifferent toward your autistic child
The news that a child in the family is autistic is most often met with a number of reactions. While all family members, even extended, would be supportive in an ideal world, the sad truth is that many are disgusted or disappointed. Sometimes, they even irrationally, consciously or subconsciously, blame the parents for the child’s… Read More…