My husband works in the airline industry, and our children have flown over 100 times. I’ve learned traveling comes with so many variables that might be out of your control. But if your child needs a little extra help, you can take steps to prepare for a smoother journey. Our son, age 9, is … [Read more...]
An Open Letter To The Mom Whose Kid Was Just Diagnosed With Autism
Dear you, I’ve started this letter over and over. There is a lot to say. More than I could ever fit in here. You will have a different path than mine. You are a different person. You have a different kid. But we have something in common. Both our kids are autistic. You can say it. It’s … [Read more...]
Could Improv Help Teens With Autism?
Families with kids on the Autism Spectrum are some of the most inspiring ones that I know. They're constantly discovering ways to teach and learn, and more often than not, the methods are creative and innovative. I had recently learned about how improv can help teens living with autism at The … [Read more...]
Father’s Touching Photography Series Shines A Light On Living With Autism
Welsh photographer and father, Glenn Gameson-Burrows, has enjoyed taking photos of his two daughters as a pastime—especially Aneira, who has autism spectrum disorder. To raise awareness of Aneira and other children on the autism spectrum, the father was inspired to explore the condition and take … [Read more...]
We’re Celebrating The ‘Look At Me’ App And Giving Away A Samsung Galaxy Tablet
Late in December of 2014, Samsung Canada launched the 'Look At Me' project with Autism Speaks Canada. The project involved an app that was designed to assist as a learning tool for autistic children to help with communication as well as emotional expression recognition. Many children with autism … [Read more...]
How A Tablet Can Help Autistic Children Communicate
April is Autism Awareness Month and for many families with children diagnosed within the Autism spectrum, finding ways to learn and communicate effectively is a high priority. There is no cookie-cutter solution; each person diagnosed has their own particular needs and skills. Autism was first … [Read more...]
Samsung Aims To Help Families Living With Autism With “Look at Me” Project
For families living with autism, connecting with children can sometimes be challenging. On top of daily routines, occasions like the holiday season or getting ready for birthday party can be overwhelming for some. With these families in mind, a new app has been created. Developed by Samsung, … [Read more...]
Mall Santa Refuses To Take Picture With Autistic Girl And Service Dog
A mall Santa turned into horrible Grinch when he refused to take a picture with a seven-year-old autistic girl on Sunday at The Shops at Mission Viejo in Orange County. Santa Claus was reportedly afraid of the girl's service dog, a five-year-old pitbull. Little Abcde Santos patiently waited in … [Read more...]
Inspiring 5-Year-Old With Autism Creates Beautiful Works Of Art
What kind of artwork would you expect to see from a five-year-old? Messy finger paintings, perhaps? Maybe some silly stick-figure drawings? Well, not from Iris Grace. This little girl from the UK is gaining a lot of online attention for her incredible works of art --her paintings. So much so, … [Read more...]
Change for the New Year
As we get ready to say good bye to 2013, we reflect on all of the things that have taken place over the past 12 months. The good. The bad. The ugly. Our family grew by one. An adorable furry 1. I became a published author. We tried new things. And they didn't always work out. But as … [Read more...]
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