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A Parent’s Perspective on Autism Spectrum Disorders
How do I help my child? I remember the first time I sat in the psychiatrist’s office to discuss my son, Andrew, then 7 years old and in the second grade. We had been referred to Dr. J as a specialist in Attention Deficit Disorder, the popular diagnosis of the time. Dr. J diagnosed Andrew with...
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What Parents Should Consider When Evaluating School Programs for their Child with Autism
One of the greatest challenges that parents of children with disabilities face is finding the most appropriate educational program. When looking for a school for a child with autism, the parents' task often is complex and difficult, but understanding instructional and social variables will help in...
