Family Events and Autism
From New Years to July Fourth, there are always holidays and events to celebrate. With a child on the autism spectrum, those holidays can be especially tough. Here are hints and tips to help!
Enjoy Halloween with Your Autistic Child
Halloween is one of those holidays that both attracts and overwhelms children on the autism spectrum. Follow these steps to prepare for a terrific Halloween experience!
Halloween is one of those holidays that both attracts and overwhelms children on the autism spectrum. Follow these steps to prepare for a terrific Halloween experience!
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.
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.
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.
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.