How to extend your kids’ food repertoire? Charlie and Jude used to be extremely picky eaters. Charlie would pretty much only eat toast and crispy bacon! We were at…
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“You don’t look autistic.” I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard this said to me, and Charlie too. I wonder what people expect autistic individuals to look like.…
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He’s nonverbal, but he hears you. When you’re around nonverbal people, remember that just because they can’t speak doesn’t mean they can’t communicate. And just because they can’t answer you doesn’t…
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Is autism a superpower? I wish we could find a middle ground between “autism is a superpower” and “autism is the end of the world”. Many believe we shouldn’t…
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Sia’s Movie Controversy: Progress, not perfection By now, you’ve probably heard about Sia’s movie controversy. The starring role is a woman with nonverbal autism played by Maddie Ziegler, an actress without…
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When autism is no longer invisible We’ve reached the point where Charlie’s autism is no longer an invisible disability. Autism and stimming go hand in hand and Charlie’s stimming is constant.…
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After I was diagnosed with autism, I longed to find people who understood me and what I was going through. It’s comforting to be around others who “get it”. I found…
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Autism Activities I’m always on the lookout for good ways to keep Charlie entertained. If these autism activities are stimulating, even better, and if they help him learn skills, that’s the…
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Misconceptions about ABA Therapy There’s controversy around ABA therapy, a controversy I’d like to offer some perspective on. Is ABA perfect? No, but does it mean we should cancel ABA…
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Autism quotes that you need to read today There’s nothing like an inspirational quote to give you a new perspective on a subject. Here are a few quotes about autism that…
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IS AUTISM THE SAME FOR EVERYONE? If you’re wondering if autism is the same for everyone, the answer is no. When it comes to autism, no two autistics are alike. …
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Autism and stimming: Should we let people with autism stim? It depends but the short answer is “yes, if they’re not harming themselves or others”. Stimming isn’t quirky and cute for…