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 […]
Read MoreAutism Basics: The Dangers of Wandering or Elopement BehaviorOn October 29th, a 5-year-old boy was spotted walking alone without shoes, down a busy road in St George, Utah. The boy was non-verbal and could not tell the police who he was or where his parents were. Fortunately the officers were able to locate his parents quickly — they were visiting in a nearby […]
Read MoreLet’s take a moment and dispel some of the misinformation surrounding autism service dogs. Here are five facts about the legality of service dogs that are important to know while getting a service dog for your child. 1. Taxi Cabs Cannot Deny Taxi cabs are unable to deny you transportation due to having a service animal. […]
Read MoreAs with any worth-while cause, there are a multitude of charities that aim to support Autistic individuals and their families in a number of ways. Here is a list of the top 5 Autism Charities and a new player shaking things up: National Autism Association The NAA creates and implements direct-assistance programs for families affected […]
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