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While the Science is Still Uncertain, the Need to Plan for Your Child’s Future is a Sure Thing!
When a parent is given a diagnosis for their child of Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD), they are bombarded with a variety of medical, therapeutic, educational, and holistic treatment methodologies that promise to “cure” Autism. This leaves parents in the position of believing...
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Early Intervention for Children with Autism Improves Social and Communication Skills
Research Pinpoints Early Signs of Autism and Develops Key Intervention Programs for Toddlers Autism is the nation’s fastest growing developmental disorder, with current incidence rates estimated at 1 in 110 children. This year, more children will be diagnosed with autism than AIDS,...
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Harnessing the Power of Autism to Provide Vocational Opportunities to Adults with ASD in Software Testing: The Aspiritech Story
Our son’s graduation in 2003 from a four-year university was a day of great joy and pride for the entire family, but it also left us with the sinking feeling of: “What’s next?” Our son had many areas of strength - he had taught himself to read at age three and had an extensive vocabulary...
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The Lighter Side of the Spectrum: A Mom’s View – Being Jack’s Brother
Every year I write each of my children a letter on their birthday and keep it in a small journal. These letters describe the person they are at that particular age; their likes and dislikes, favorite activities, and overall temperament. The following is an excerpt from the letter I wrote my oldest...
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A Child’s Right to Positive Behavioral Interventions
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) are complex neurobiological disorders of early brain development. The deficits associated with ASDs may affect many aspects of individuals’ lives including socialization, such as developing relationships, communication, and activities of daily living. Government...
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Using Typical Peers as Role Models to Help Improve Social Skills for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) typically display great difficulties in social communication and social interaction skills. These skills are core deficits which quite often impede their interactions with peers and adults. Children on the spectrum often fail to interpret...
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Walking the Safety Tightrope: The Intersection of Law Enforcement and Loved Ones with Disability
The incidence of persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder has increased 4,000 percent over recent decades throughout the world. The chances of law enforcement encountering a person with a disability is 7 times more likely to happen compared to the general population. For those empowered to serve and...
