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 For children with Aspergers, friends are difficult to make and keep. When a child without Aspergers Syndrome makes friends, parents are not often involved in the choice of the friend or the facilitation of the friendship. In Aspergers children, however, the parent may need to be an active participant in helping the child make and [...] . . . → Read More: Supporting Your Child With Aspergers To Make Friends by Dave Angel  We did a lot of traveling with our daughter before she even turned three. From flying to Europe and visiting Florida there were a lot of different things we brought depending on where we went. I did a lot of searching for tips when we took the first trip with her at six months old.  Playing games with the whole family when you have some children that are non-verbal can sometimes be difficult. Or perhaps your children are spread out in age and you have a preschooler and a tween. But finding a new game that not just everyone can play but also enjoy can be a real challenge. Let [...] . . . → Read More: Jungle Speed Game  Teeth need to be taken care of no matter what. We all have to eat, and good oral hygiene is essential to a good quality of life especially when an individual is already burdened with a learning disorder such as autism. But when your child suffers from autism, getting him or her to embrace oral [...] . . . → Read More: Taking a Child with Autism to the Dentist Can be Impossible but It’s Necessary  Sometimes I think I’m attached at the hip to my iPad, I’ve come to rely on it so much, it is never far from my sight. For traveling we’ve almost become dependent on electronics. Of course my iPad or tablet comes with me, my husband has his iTouch, our daughter her Nintendo DS. While my [...] . . . → Read More: 101 Offline Activities Book  I spent my weekend taking care of a sick autistic child. It’s been awhile since my son has been as sick as he was this weekend. Since he is nonverbal, and has difficulty communicating how he is feeling, I have to look for nonverbal cues. The big one is not eating or drinking. With my [...] . . . → Read More: Taking Care Of A Sick Autistic Child  Is it Friday already? I had my daughter home for two days this week, sick. She’s still coughing, but has definitely improved. Sick days are hard on both of us. When she is feeling miserable, she lets you know. Nothing makes her happy. Complaining and whining all day. [...] . . . → Read More: Being Patient With A Sick Child I was listening to this song on the radio today, and was struck by how moving it was. I’ve heard this song many times, but this was the first time it moved me this much. Not only do the words apply to my daughter, but they also apply to my son. The lyrics really [...] . . . → Read More: In My Daughter’s Eyes Video |
 
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