Each April, we celebrate Autism Acceptance Month to shine a

Autism is a complex developmental disorder that can significantly impact

From daily living, to social interactions, to employment, embarking on

As a parent to a child with autism, you’re probably

Communication is an integral part of everyday life. And yet many children with special needs remain shut out and disconnected from the people around them simply because they can’t convey thoughts, ideas and feelings coherently. This frustration often forces special children to find other outlets to express themselves, and causes them to act out.

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is commonly misunderstood and tends to

Autism affects millions of children and young adults around the world. For many parents what’s most challenging about the condition is their child’s tendency to wander off. In fact, wandering or elopement is so common among children with autism spectrum disorders that it’s estimated that more than half of children with the condition tend to wander off from safe places.

A simple task that most parents see as an everyday

It’s estimated that as many as 50 percent of those with autism are non-verbal. This can make the challenges of parenting seem that much more daunting. When faced with this dilemma many desperate parents go in search of tools or strategies which they hope will give their special child a voice.

April is Autism Acceptance Month. In our society, we’re shifting