Receiving A Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Receiving a diagnosis for your child of Autism Spectrum Disorder can be scary. What is the first thing you do when you get home from the doctor’s office after receiving the diagnosis? You either freak out, and have a huge emotional meltdown, then go to the computer and research online “autism.” Or, you hold all . . . → Read More: Receiving A Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder

Preparing Your Autistic Child For The Holidays

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October is just around the corner. The stores are already displaying Halloween decorations. Soon, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations will be out. Have you thought about how you can prepare your autistic child for the holidays?  For many parents of an autistic child, autism plus holidays equals nightmare.

I’m lucky. The holidays are a favorite in . . . → Read More: Preparing Your Autistic Child For The Holidays

On a new journey

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I’m feeling blessed to have a place to talk about the journey my family is on with my son.  He has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (PDD-NOS).  He was diagnosed less than 2 weeks ago.  He is 4 and his name is JJ.  He has an older sister that is 9 and an older brother . . . → Read More: On a new journey

Heartbreak and Failure Associated With First Year of Autistic Child’s Life

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My son’s first year was filled with problems. Looking back now, I see them as warning signs for what was to come. Signs that he would one day be diagnosed as autistic. At the time, I was riding an emotional roller coaster.

It’s very important to have the right doctor for you newborn. As a . . . → Read More: Heartbreak and Failure Associated With First Year of Autistic Child’s Life

911 Tapes Released of Saiqa Akhter Admitting to Killing Her Two Autistic Children

Texas mother Saiqa Akhter was charged with capital murder for the death of her 5 year old son Zain Akhter, which occurred Monday evening. She is also expected to be charged another count of capital murder for the death of her 2 year old daughter. She died in the hospital Tuesday.

The Irving police released . . . → Read More: 911 Tapes Released of Saiqa Akhter Admitting to Killing Her Two Autistic Children

Take Time To Praise Accomplishments of Your Child with Autism

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I spend a lot of time worried about my son’s future. I tend to concentrate on what he needs to learn, and forget to appreciate what he has accomplished. The last couple of days, I have been paying attention to the things that he can do on his own.

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He can help make . . . → Read More: Take Time To Praise Accomplishments of Your Child with Autism

Temple Grandin

So, I saw the movie on television about Temple Grandin.  WOW!  My husband was actually the one watching it since I would rather play on the computer than watch tv.  I was shocked that he was viewing something besides wrestling and auto mechanics!I have been trying to learn more about autism as someone on the . . . → Read More: Temple Grandin

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