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In the first part of this discussion about school options, we talked about the occasional need to confront a school about the education opportunities for your child...

Having spent time since 1974 with dozens and dozens of families and individuals with autism, and having worked with public school special education programs in my town and surrounding towns for over three decades, I have seen the challenges and joys of education from both sides of the coin...

Occasionally one of my friends with autism will just suddenly burst out in graphic language. These unexpected and embarrassing moments always seem to happen when we are in a public place surrounded by strangers who are not aware that my friend has special needs...

For a variety of reasons, several of my friends with autism display explosive behaviors when riding in a car. Although hurtful outbursts can usually be controlled over time, we must take immediate steps to insure the safety of everyone in the car...

Some of our friends learn to talk when they are toddlers, and others may not speak words until they are adults. But, whether spoken language begins emerging at age four or forty, we can take some purposeful steps to encourage communication at this critical stage of development...

In the midst of the hustle and bustle of daily life, it is certainly easier to just take care of every detail of the lives of our friends with autism. In reality, all children and teens, whether they have autism or not, benefit from having the responsibility of daily chores...

Some of my friends with autism insist on the same foods in their lunch box at school or work every single day. This intolerance for change can be very difficult to crack...

Hearing about miraculous cures or seeing a show about a person with autism who displays an extraordinary talent can lead to wishful thinking. Our frustration is magnified if our youngster is just plodding along or even regressing in some areas...

Our youngsters with autism deserve consideration when it comes to family visits on holidays or other special events. Taking a look at seemingly insignificant details can make a difference between disaster and a successful family visit. Listen Now: or ...

Some individuals diagnosed with autism display exceptional talents in music, memory, art, reading, or other areas. The trick is to help our geniuses enjoy their talent, and, if possible, learn to use their gift in a productive way...

Making slime – a substance similar to Play-Dough – is a fun, educational activity that teaches the concept chemical reactions when different substances are mixed together. This activity isn’t right for every individual with autism e.g. indi...

Because of distance or schedules or other issues, extended family may not be able to visit often. With careful planning, we can help grandparents and other relatives stay connected with our youngsters with autism. Listen Now: or ...

How can we help our friends with autism deal with change? Resistance to change, common across the broad spectrum of autism, can really stand in the way of contentment and daily functioning. In some cases, we can plan ahead and help people ease into new situations...

Sometimes we can fall victim to well-meaning people who constantly give advice about teaching or raising a youngster with autism...