Finding Balance After an Autism Diagnosis
For all of us who have had a child diagnosed with autism, we know that they aren’t the only person who is vulnerable in what’s going on.
Feelings that Accompany an Autism Diagnosis
All of these feelings that accompany a diagnosis of your child are ok. Other parents have felt the same way, you are not alone.
Presuming Competence in Your Children with Autism
When we have high expectations for our children with autism it makes a huge difference. Believing in our kids will help them believe in themselves!
Helping Our Families Understand Autism
I believe that if we can balance the seriousness of the diagnosis with hope the extended family can become a wonderful support for the parents, but they have to understand what autism really means.
RDI At Home: Playing Catch with Dad
A dad and his little girl are playing catch, she moves from a simple back and forth play routine into a different kind of play as she introduces a request for fought and tumble.Watch carefully. She says “up” which signals to him that she wants to enjoy an old...