Crisis, First Responders and Autism
Are first responders encountering more autism? As of March 2022, the CDC says 1 in 44 children is on the autism spectrum.That means for every 44 calls you take you will probably see at least 1 individual on the autism spectrum. My guess is that you will see a much...
Inclusion Is The Only Answer
What makes inclusion the best solution? The increase in high functioning individuals on the spectrum is so great, and the delineation between those on the spectrum and those not on the spectrum is so fluid, that isolating individuals with autism is nearly impossible!...
Separating Autism From The Individual
Should the autism diagnosis be obliterated? While autism is part of an individual, it is not the entire person. It does not define their personality or what they are capable of accomplishing in life. In This Article: Not Their DiagnosisShifting The ParadigmHow The New...
Cosmic Wishes Granted
How many school-aged children’s cosmic wishes were granted when the U.S. decided to suspend attendance in the 2020 school year 2-months before its scheduled completion? Didn’t we all once wish spring break would go on forever, and we wouldn’t have to return to the...
How the Coronavirus “Levels the Playing Field” for Parents of Children with Autism…
During the pandemic, were you a frustrated, exhausted or grieving parent? Most parents, whether their kids are on the autism spectrum or not, are feeling some levels of those three experiences during this Coronavirus outbreak. In This Article: Pandemic StressA Sense...