A Farewell to the About.com Autism Site
Wednesday September 28, 2011
Well, it's been about five and a half years.
When I started on this site, my son was just a little guy.
At that time, I wanted to know all about autism ... Read More
An Adult with Autism Follows His Passion
Friday September 23, 2011
What can an adult with autism do with his life?
Some adults with autism are fortunate enough to find the supports to pursue their passion.
Lee is an adult with autism who ... Read More
The "New" DAN! and Autism Research Institute
Friday September 23, 2011
The Autism Research Institute was out there first, and that's why they own that coveted URL: http://www.autism.com!
Given that the organization has been around for a very long time, it makes ... Read More
Married: With Autism! Is Your Spouse on the Spectrum?
Monday September 19, 2011
Back in 2006, I wrote a blog post asking for insights into marriage and autism. The blog's title was "Is Your Spouse Autistic?"
Every week now, it seems, I get another ... Read More
Guilt and Autism Part Two: Choosing and Limiting Therapies
Tuesday September 13, 2011
In response to my recent blog post asking whether parents feel guilty because of their child's autism, one parent said:
Because there is no definitive cause of Autism (not one that ... Read More
Do You Feel Guilty About Your Child's Autism?
Monday September 12, 2011
Whose fault is autism?
It was a very long time ago that the "refrigerator mother" theory of autism was tossed out the window. Now, no reasonable person would suggest that mom's ... Read More
Back to School with Autism: How's It Going?
Saturday September 10, 2011
Back to school is always a tricky time for families with special needs students. How is it going for you and your child?
Tell us about your successful - and not ... Read More
Check out "The Practical Aspie"
Wednesday September 7, 2011
Lianne Holiday Willey is an adult with Asperger syndrome, and a well-respected writer and presenter. She is also a blogger on Psychology.com, where she writes a column called "The Practical ... Read More
First Responders and Emergencies Involving Autism
Monday September 5, 2011
It's hard enough to manage an emergency situation if you're an adult with no special needs. When you're a child - or an adult - with autism, the experience can ... Read More
DAN! (Defeat Autism Now) Is No More
Friday September 2, 2011
Apparently I'm very late to the party on this big change, which was announced in January, but it appears that the Autism Research Institute will no longer promote an autism ... Read More
The Purpose of Autism-Specific Treatments: Socialization
Thursday September 1, 2011
In my "other" life, I'm a freelance writer who specializes in educational materials (both formal and informal). In recent weeks, I've been contracted to write a series of digital lessons ... Read More