Acting out, acting their age or something more serious? Dealing with difficult behaviour in children
It can be difficult to tell the difference between disordered and difficult behaviour, and the approach is different for both.
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My Top 6 Fears: Relating to My Son’s Autism Phobias
Embracing the Spectrum – a message of hope & love in our journey with autism
Autism phobias aren’t that uncommon. Many of them, though, are probably related to sensory issues or desire for sameness in the environment. Bees haunt my son. As yo…
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Social Interaction: Real Progress
Embracing the Spectrum – a message of hope & love in our journey with autism
For most people, seeing a child talk to another child on the playground really doesn’t earn a second glance. I’ve come to realize over the past seven years of …
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Video: Dr. Tony Attwood, autism and identifying emotional feelings
Autism Hangout In this video segment, renowned professional Dr. Tony Attwood responds to questions regarding how people with AS recognize and identify emotional feelings. Courtesy Autism Hangout Read more: http://www.autismsupportnetwork.com/news/video-dr-tony-attwood-autism-and-identifying-emotional-feelings-33993843#ixzz55vdORrj3
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How schools can be more inclusive
Among the first few challenges that parents of differently-abled kids face is that of finding a school that is accommodating and accepting of your child’s unique needs. While a lot of the schools show compassion, not many are equipped enough
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No Don Burke, there is no link between autism and harassing behaviour
Don Burke: the statements you made are false, and they have an impact far beyond your own circumstance.
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Friday essay: moving autism on TV beyond the genius stereotype
The introduction of a new Muppet on Sesame Street represents an encouraging cultural shift in the portrayal of characters with autism. But there is still a way to go.
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