
Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children HUMOR! How has a sense of humor helped you in your family walk with autism?

Nancy Spalthoff My first time trick or treating with my son Billy went great! He knocked on the door.....He said Trick or Treat with some help........He accepted his candy......and then, he walked into the house. Since when do you knock on a door, have it opened and not go in?? The looks on people's faces were hysterical :)

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children
Do you have a picture like this? The first time Alec put on a custume, he screamed & tugged at it, melting down in a fit of sensory overload. Needless to say, he didn't go trick-or-treating that night! But a few years later he was happy to don a costume & participate. At one time, I posted Alec's crying photo on my bl...og & received many other comments from ASD parents with similar stories & photos. So... do you have a Trick-or-treat story to share?Read More

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children How does everyone handle holiday stress--traveling, special diets, family? Any tips on making it more enjoyable?

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children Just posted: A suggestion for teaching and talking to our ASD kids about God, faith and grace provided by a wonderful ASD mom!

George Knight I have a 12 year old son who is autistic. My wife and I are trying to teach him more about God and His saving grace. The problem we have is that when we ask him a question you can see he searches for what he believes is the answer "we" want to hear. Does anyone have any advice on this matter?

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children Autism Parents in Search of HELP: Parents of ASD kids are often overwhelmed! We can silently wish for someone to step in & lighten our load -- if only in a small way -- but it's hard knowing how to ask. There are people who are willing to lend a hand, but don't know where or how to offer assistance. So, parents, here is your chance. How might someone make your day a tad bit easier?

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children
Autism rates are now reported at 1 in 91 children affected. Is this a result of better diagnosis, or do we have an epidemic on hand? Looking forward to your comments! http://abcnews.go.com/Health/MindMoodNew s/autism-estimates-double-US-kids/story? id=8737978
Source: abcnews.go.com
Parents are reporting their children have autism at double the rate of earlier reports -- that 1 in 91 children are affected. But whether a change in diagnosis criteria or some factor in the environment remains unclear.

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children Read what happened when Liz M. took the "Do something special for someone in secret" challenge from last weekend! (See the "Weekend Challenge" posts) Great story, Liz!

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children This weekend's challenge: Do something special for someone you know - a friend, coworker, neighbor - but don't tell them you did it. Leave them a treat, buy them a magazine, whatever you can think of, but do it in secret. Let's have some fun with this! Post your stories here!

Andrew Choy
“Louis Try, Train, Teach Program”: an autistic child mother’s story
http://www.disability.wa.gov.au/health/y ourstories_health/yolandas_story.html

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children Caring for an autistic child is expensive with so many out-of-pocket medical costs, therapies, & tutoring. Add to that the pressure of being there to personally assist with school, social activities & growing up. How do parents best balance the need to work more hours to pay for autism-related expenses with the demand of personal time required of an ASD parent? What are your suggestions & stories?

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children
John 15:13 says, "No one has greater love than this, that someone would lay down his life for his friends." That's also true when we love a child in a boundless, sacrificial way. When I see that kind of love, as I do in many parents of ASD kids, I can't help but see Christ. I think about the way Christ has loved me & h...ow far He went to show it & no matter how tired or frustrated I am, I can go just a little farther.Read More

Autism's Hidden Blessings: Discovering God's Promises for Autistic Children Each day, I hear from yet another mom who has just received word that their child has autism. This video is for you. Autism moms are some of the strongest mothers I know. Keep living, keep loving, keep hoping!
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