From Parent to Advocate: My Mission to Help Other Families

• By: Christina Silva-Soto, MS Ed, QIDP Parent Advocate
• October 2nd, 2023
• advocacy, children, community, diagnosis, early intervention, Fall 2023 Issue, parent support, parental advocacy, resources, services, support groups
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When my son Oliver was about nine months old, I noticed some milestone delays. I also realized that he had a tic. He would get very excited - wailing - when he saw something that caught his attention. It was also around that time that I knew I had to quickly become his advocate. Naturally, I...

Summer Bridge Programs: Opportunities to Maximize Transition Success

• By: Ernst VanBergeijk, PhD, MSW New York Institute of Technology Vocational Independence Program
• April 1st, 2013
• college readiness, communal living, independent living skills, parent support, post-secondary transition, summer, summer bridge programs, vocational skills
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Summer is right around the corner. Every year parents are faced with the same dilemma regarding what to do with their child on the autism spectrum while school is not in session. There are a variety of activities a child could engage in. The problem is finding the right one that suits your...