Perkins School for the Blind - New Transition Program

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...

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...