by Jeanne Beard | Aug 12, 2021 | National Autism Academy Blog
Is autism a disability? After more than 14 years of writing extensively about this, I can say unequivocally that no matter what you say about autism, or how caring you are, or politically correct you attempt to be, someone will find it offensive. It has become very...
by Jeanne Beard | Jul 9, 2021 | National Autism Academy Blog
Do parents with a child on the spectrum have the same experiences as a parent who does not have a child on the spectrum? No! Parents with a child on the spectrum experience parenting very differently than other parents. Often it feels disloyal or unloving to talk...
by Jeanne Beard | Jul 8, 2021 | National Autism Academy Blog
Do I need a therapist for my child with autism? Yes! But not just any therapist. A therapist knowledgeable in autism. Families frequently report the frustration, lack of results and lost time they experience working with schools and therapists who don’t...
by Jeanne Beard | Jun 24, 2021 | National Autism Academy Blog
Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing, right? The purpose of vacation for most of us to take a break from our regular routine. That’s not always true for those on the autism spectrum. To make vacations more fun and relaxing for those with ASD takes...
by Jeanne Beard | Jun 10, 2021 | National Autism Academy Blog
Does the start of summer make you want to hide under your hat? Changes in routine can often present difficulties for those with ASD – even the changes that others wold see as fun or easy to adjust to, like the end of the school year. In This Article: Changes of...