Autism Resources: Gifts Ideas For Kids With Autism
If you’re wondering, like many relatives who have nephews, nieces, cousins, or grandchildren who have autism, what is the best gift for kids with autism? or, what are the best toys for autism?
Author: Tonia Chaffee
Autistic Behavior: Food Textures and Autism
Helping your child to eat a balanced meal is often difficult for many parents. Parents with children on the spectrum find that feeding their children nutritious meals is one of the biggest challenges for them.
Has Your Child Ever Wandered Away From Your Home?
Some kids with developmental disabilities sometimes have a tendency to run away from home, intentional or not.
What can you do to keep this from happening to you? I compiled a few helpful hints, and tips to keep your child a little more safe while at home:
Coping With An Autism Spectrum Diagnosis
Families are receiving a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) on a daily basis across the country. As the instance of ASD becomes more prevalent, parents are looking for resources that can help them cope with the new challenges their child’s diagnosis may bring. As it stands, the prevalence of autism is as high as 1:68 children, and the Center For Disease Control (CDC) believes that those rates may increase as time goes on.
Understanding The Basics Of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is not a specific diagnosis. It is the general term for a group of disorders that hinder the brain development of a child. These disorders make it difficult for a child to learn, deal with social situations, communicate, and practice normal behavioral patterns.
Symptoms Of Autism
I have been working many years with children with autism and I have noticed that there are so many judge’s. Humans as a group are known for judging one another. One of the biggest opportunities for judgements are when people see an unruly child in public.
Creating A Safe & Supportive Home Environment
Children who are diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are often positively or negatively affected by their environment. For parents and family members, it is important to begin creating a safe and supportive environment for a child immediately after diagnosis.
Common Myths & Misconceptions About Autism
Here at Normal Life Inc, we’re a family business with a dedication to providing parents with autism resources. We are built upon an extensive history in helping children with special needs and/or those that fall within the Autism Spectrum Disorder live a more fulfilling and happy life.
Supporting Siblings Of Autistic Children
One of the most immediate challenges for many siblings of autistic children is that parents have to spend more time focusing on the child with the issues rather than being able to divide their time more evenly. Oftentimes siblings may not understand why their parents aren’t paying attention to them