ASD

There are so many signs and symptoms of autism, many parents wonder how they can know if their child falls on the spectrum. Here are 10 signs that you might want to consider having your child evaluated.

Teaching kids with autism may not be an easy task, but there are at-home games they can play that are educational, affordable, and fun. Here are some ideas, including flashcards and shoebox activities.

If you're a parent with a teenager on the autistic spectrum who wants to learn to drive a car, there are resources and trained driver rehabilitation specialists who can help.

Children with autism spectrum disorder can have more trouble sleeping than other children—and that affects the whole family. In this article, I present strategies that helped my son with autism sleep better.

Parents of children with Asperger's syndrome (high-functioning autism) must put extra time and effort into planning for the holidays. Helping your child prepare for each upcoming event can help prevent sensory overload and meltdowns.

How many times have you spoken without thinking? I have done it more times than I am proud of. While it was never my intent to hurt anyone's feelings, somehow I did so anyway. Maybe we all need to stop, slow down and think about what we are going to say before we say it.

When you have autism, life can be tough even on a good day. Vacations can seem like an impossible dream. But here are some easy steps to help your family enjoy a Disney World vacation, even if you have a family member with autism.

There are differences between a meltdown and a tantrum. Find out what these differences are along with how to manage meltdowns from children with autism.

There are many challenges to parenting a child with autism. Here, we list some of the biggest issues faced by SEND parents today.

The mom of an autistic son recalls the insensitive comments that magnified her grief after her son's diagnosis. 1 child in every 40 is on the spectrum so we need to be more aware of what not to say to parents of an autistic child.

Like most parents of children with autism, I worried about my son's future. Could he attend public school, go to college, and get a job? Given his limited social skills, though, the thing I fretted about most was whether he'd develop friendships. Luckily, I discovered ways to help him get his tribe.

A mother looks back 11 years ago when her 4-year-old son was diagnosed with autism. Battling feelings of anger and despair, she was close to a breakdown until seeing a therapist. She now advises moms to learn from her mistakes by taking good care of themselves, their marriages, and their other kids.

When your child with Autism needs tonsil and adenoid surgery, it can be a worrying thing. Here is a step-by-step guide for parents packed full of information about what to expect. From surgery to recovery, here are 10 things to know.