By: Beth Vaughan With the holidays quickly approaching, we should all be feeling an increased sense of caring and support for one another. From canned food drives, to just holding the door an extra second longer for a stranger, supporting one another is one of…

By: Jen Grisnik The holidays can be a busy and stressful time: holiday parties, school concerts, visiting relatives, shopping, traveling, and so much more. Planning for, and attending various holiday events with your child with autism can increase your stress. But there are many things…

By: Beth Vaughan Famous comedian Jerry Seinfeld sat down for an interview with Brian Williams on NBC’s “Nightly News” last Thursday and said he believes he has autism, on a very “drawn-out scale”. Jerry was asking to further explain, and the 60-year-old comic said he…

By: Stephanie Martinez All parents worry about their child’s safety and well being, but for parents who have children on the Autism Spectrum, sometimes more steps are necessary to ensure children are kept safe. Children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder may not have the same…

According to 2014 CDC statistics, approximately 1% of people in the world have autism spectrum disorder. In the United States, this number is higher, 1 out of 68 – up 6-15% between 2002 and 2010. It is considered the fastest growing developmental disability. The good…

By: Heather Chandler Often, parents at their wits end throw out threats like “if you don’t do [this] then you won’t get [that]!”  How often does this work for you?  Typically, your child gets upset, has a tantrum, they don’t do what you’ve asked them…