Autism is like a magnifying glass on your life …

If you have a child with autism, you’re probably already aware of this concept whether you know it or not.  Autism magnifies your problems.  If you have money problems, most can expect them to get worse.  If you have problems in your marriage, they will be harder to ignore.  If you have addictions, you’ll be [...]

GPS Locator for your child with autism?

From the AUTISM AMBER ALERTS blog ….
nu·m8 (pronounced new-mate) is the world’s first and smallest GPS locator device specifically designed with children in mind. nu·m8 is a watch that conceals GSM and GPS modules that enable you to locate your child, whenever you feel you need to know, via the internet or [...]

Win a FREE copy of THE AUTISM BOOK by Dr. Robert W. Sears M.D.

Leave a comment on this post that includes your name and email to enter drawing for this book. The winner will be selected April 2, which is the official release day for the book.  Good luck!
THE AUTISM BOOK
By Robert W. Sears, M.D., FAAP
With clarity and compassion, Dr. Robert Sears guides the reader through the [...]

Autism Parents, Don’t Settle for Sleep Deprivation!

I am posting this recommendation for parents who have problems sleeping (NOT YOUR CHILD). We all know that autism also brings sleep deprivation into our homes and this makes everything else we do more difficult. This won’t help with being up with your child at all hours, but it will help if, like [...]

TV, Movies and Your Child with Autism

Can cartoons, movies, tv impact your ASD Child?
In general, I’ve never big a big fan of blaming violent movies, TV, or video games, for the acts committed by people who view them regularly.  However, if you have a kid with autism, you might consider taking a look at what exactly your child is watching.  [...]

Facebook Autism Groups

Facebook is a treasure trove of information and support for families impacted by autism.  Here are just a few Facebook groups.

ARTS 4 AUTISM
After Autism: The journey begins…
All He Has To Say (Autism Song) by Aika Hirahara
American Personal RightsAutism Women’s Network
Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
Autism
Autism Awareness
Autism - Biomedical Applications
Autism Blogs and Website Connection
Autism Communication Management with iAbida
Autism [...]

Autism Murder Suicides: I’ll take your kid if that’s what it’s come to

I am sick and frickin’ tired of seeing these autism murder suicides.  Mom or Dad can’t take it any more.  Can’t bear to think of how their child’s life will end up, decides to off everyone involved.  For some reason, these people who are good at killing their children, often screw it up and survive [...]

Autism and the Dentist Office

As kids, most of us were not too fond of going to the dentist.  Often a scary ordeal even for “neurotypical” children, it can be downright terrifying to kids with autism.  For one thing, they are asked to sit still for an extended period of time while a stranger poke, picks, and scrapes around in [...]

Autism: Made in the USA Movie

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Teaching a child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder to read

Teaching Reading to Children with ASD. What’s The Best Way?

There is no one way to teach reading to children with ASD. Learning styles vary between children so a range of strategies should be tried. Some children find reading remarkably easy, and very quickly learn to read far beyond their ability to understand the words [...]