Month: June 2016

Autism Service Dogs — Autism Licking Good

There have been so many recent studies linking the positive effect of animals in general to the socialization and anxiety often accompanying those on the Autism Spectrum. It seems that dogs, however, win the lottery when it comes to servicing the needs of our most sensitive and gifted children. Autism Service Dogs go far beyond […]

What to Say When Asked about Your Autism Puzzle Piece

One can easily find the autism puzzle piece as a necklace, printed on mugs, in tattoos, or on car windows or bumpers. These symbols serve to raise awareness, show support, and connect with others sporting a similar emblem. When someone mentions your puzzle piece, however, at times it can be difficult to know exactly how […]

4 Autism Charities that Deserve Your Support

4 Diverse Autism Charities that Deserve Your Support

On April 2nd Autism Awareness Day covered social media with colorful puzzle pieces. We liked and share pithy posts and watched news specials. Beside that one day of awareness, however, most of us forget the puzzle by April 5th – distracted by current events and upcoming summer activities. Meanwhile those affected by Autism continue the […]

Considerations for Babysitting a Child With Autism

Even if your family isn’t directly impacted by autism, autism affects enough people that, statistically, you will have the opportunity to interact with someone on the autism spectrum. The more you know about autism, the more you can help make your interactions positive. For example, would you be comfortable babysitting a child with autism? Here […]