Autism and Family Life
Autism can pull a family apart -- or help bring it together. Here are ideas and inspiration for handling the demands, challenges and opportunities that come with an autism diagnosis.
Red Flags: When Does the Sibling WithOUT Autism Need Help?
When your brother or sister is autistic, your life can be complex. Sometimes, typical siblings of children with autism need a little extra help.
When your brother or sister is autistic, your life can be complex. Sometimes, typical siblings of children with autism need a little extra help.
Should Parents of a Child with Autism Have More Children?
Should parents of a child with autism have more children? What are the possible risks and benefits? Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel discuss the implications of parents of a child with autism having more children.
Should parents of a child with autism have more children? What are the possible risks and benefits? Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel discuss the implications of parents of a child with autism having more children.
Handling the Holidays with a Child on the Autism Spectrum
It's supposed to be a season for joy and family fun. But with a child on the autism spectrum, that goal can seem far away. Drs. Cindy Ariel and Robert Naseef offer advice and inspiration on how to make the season all it should be.
It's supposed to be a season for joy and family fun. But with a child on the autism spectrum, that goal can seem far away. Drs. Cindy Ariel and Robert Naseef offer advice and inspiration on how to make the season all it should be.
How to Plan a Vacation with Your Autistic Loved One
Vacationing with a person on the autism spectrum can be challenge -- or a treat. This step by step guide offers some guidance for putting the fun back into summer vacation.
Vacationing with a person on the autism spectrum can be challenge -- or a treat. This step by step guide offers some guidance for putting the fun back into summer vacation.
Does My Child with Autism Need More Friends?
Some parents with children on the autism spectrum are naturally social people. They grew up with lots of friends, and it hurts to see their child alone or hanging out with just one other person. Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel discuss what social life might look like for a child on the autism spectrum.
Some parents with children on the autism spectrum are naturally social people. They grew up with lots of friends, and it hurts to see their child alone or hanging out with just one other person. Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel discuss what social life might look like for a child on the autism spectrum.
Celebrate Thanksgiving with Your Autistic Loved One
Before you arrive at Grandma's door - or open your own door to friends and family - you and your autistic loved one will need to prepare. Here are some steps and advice for a positive day of thanks.
Before you arrive at Grandma's door - or open your own door to friends and family - you and your autistic loved one will need to prepare. Here are some steps and advice for a positive day of thanks.
Autism, Anxiety and Nightmares
Autism, anxiety and sleep disturbances often go together. Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel address a parent's concerns about nightmares, and offer specific advice.
Autism, anxiety and sleep disturbances often go together. Drs. Robert Naseef and Cindy Ariel address a parent's concerns about nightmares, and offer specific advice.
What's the Best Way to Welcome My Autistic Grandchild?
How can a grandparent living far away prepare to welcome an autistic grandchild? This article by Drs. Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel offers ideas and direction for grandparents who want to support and embrace their autistic grandchild.
How can a grandparent living far away prepare to welcome an autistic grandchild? This article by Drs. Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel offers ideas and direction for grandparents who want to support and embrace their autistic grandchild.
How Do I Get the Support I Need from My Family?
When you or your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, your family may not offer the support you need. They may deny the diagnosis or even place the blame on you. Family therapist Dr. Cindy Ariel offers advice on this issue.
When you or your child is diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder, your family may not offer the support you need. They may deny the diagnosis or even place the blame on you. Family therapist Dr. Cindy Ariel offers advice on this issue.
How Can a Family with an Autistic Child Find Support and Friends?
After their child is diagnosed on the autism spectrum, parents may feel isolated from the world. Instead of taking part in typical parent-child activities, they're managing therapy. Drs. Naseef and Ariel offer practical suggestions on how to cope.
After their child is diagnosed on the autism spectrum, parents may feel isolated from the world. Instead of taking part in typical parent-child activities, they're managing therapy. Drs. Naseef and Ariel offer practical suggestions on how to cope.
Balancing the Needs of an Autistic Child and a Typical Sibling
Children with autism need a lot of support - but so do their siblings. Psychologists Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel offer their insights on balancing the needs of children on and off the autism spectrum.
Children with autism need a lot of support - but so do their siblings. Psychologists Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel offer their insights on balancing the needs of children on and off the autism spectrum.
Attending Religious Services
One of toughest aspects of autism, for many families, is the difficulty it presents for attendance at and participation in religious services. Many denominations, however, are starting to make special provisions for families coping with developmental issues.
One of toughest aspects of autism, for many families, is the difficulty it presents for attendance at and participation in religious services. Many denominations, however, are starting to make special provisions for families coping with developmental issues.
Autism and Museums: A Perfect Match?
If you've been staying home with your autistic family member, now is the time to rediscover the cultural community. Many museums are becoming attuned to autism, and creating special opportunities for your family to visit. Is there an autism friendly museum near you?
If you've been staying home with your autistic family member, now is the time to rediscover the cultural community. Many museums are becoming attuned to autism, and creating special opportunities for your family to visit. Is there an autism friendly museum near you?
Helping Dads Get Involved with Their Autistic Children
In many families with autistic children, the mom takes a leading role. She may become researcher and therapist, advocate and manager. This can leave a dad feeling disconnected from his child -- and even his family. How can dads get more involved with their autistic child? Here are in-depth responses from Drs. Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel.
In many families with autistic children, the mom takes a leading role. She may become researcher and therapist, advocate and manager. This can leave a dad feeling disconnected from his child -- and even his family. How can dads get more involved with their autistic child? Here are in-depth responses from Drs. Bob Naseef and Cindy Ariel.
Helping Siblings Understand and Cope
What's it like to have a sibling on the autism spectrum? Depending upon circumstances, it can be tough. The Autism Society of America offers these tips for helping your "neurotypical" child handle this complex relationship.
What's it like to have a sibling on the autism spectrum? Depending upon circumstances, it can be tough. The Autism Society of America offers these tips for helping your "neurotypical" child handle this complex relationship.