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A Review of a Randomized Control Trial of DIR/Floortime Therapy
Parents and clinicians frequently face the issue of making informed decisions amongst heated debates over the most effective approaches for treating young children with autism (Prizant and Wetherby, 1998). Of the current approaches used to treat autism, there lies a continuum ranging from intensive...
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My Grandson May Have Autism – How to Discuss This with Family Members
“I am concerned that my grandson may have signs of autism, but I am uncomfortable bringing this up with my son and daughter-in-law. Do you have any suggestions about how best to approach them?” It is natural to be unsure of how to share your concerns with your grandson’s parents. As is the...
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How Do I Explain My Decision to Use Science-Based Treatments for Autism When Friends and Relatives Often Insist I Try Something New?
When friends or acquaintances hear about our experiences with autism, quite often the first thing that person asks is, “What is your opinion of vaccines?” Then, in many cases, that person asks if we have heard of or read anything about Jenny McCarthy and how she cured her son’s autism. The...
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A Review of “The Complete Guide to Autism Treatments”
The array of treatments for autism is indeed quite diverse, and taken together can be absolutely overwhelming to parents of newly diagnosed children. Consumer advocates who think that exposure to many diverse treatment options is a good thing are likely not considering the agonizing decisions...
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The Education of Real Life
As parents of children with autism, we continually search for the answer to the question, “What does my child need in order to reach his or her potential in life?” Our children’s potential is greatly determined by the quality of education they receive. Education for our children takes place...
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Coping with Autism: A Mother’s Journey
People often ask “How do you cope with autism?” Having been down this journey for a dozen years with my 14-year-old son with autism I’d hope to “know the answer” as if it was that straightforward, but I know rather that the right balance and type of guidance and comfort that helps each...
