There comes a point in our lives where we felt so much is happening at the same time. Publishing my own book, for instance, is one rollercoaster ride. Apart from the excitement and chaotic schedule to keep up with, there is nothing more thrilling than receiving that one phone call that says it all—a call … Continue reading How Temple Grandin Inspired Me to Move Forward
The current rise of Autism Spectrum Disorders cases came as a shock to many. This wide-ranging spectrum of disorders ranging from mild to severe do not only have a known “cure” but also lack concrete details on their likely causes. As statistics rise over the years and more challenges are set, parents, caregivers and educators … Continue reading Autism and Disciplinary Intervention: Keeping Your Child Grounded
Sleep can be quite a challenge to children with autism. At most 80% of children on the spectrum encounter sleep issues which can be disruptive to their progress. Sleep, as we all know, is a vital component in maintaining good health. It is not only essential for physical growth it also helps restore bodily functions, … Continue reading Autism: Putting Sleeping Woes to Rest
Meet Kimberly Arsenault, an accredited music therapist living in Fredericton, New Brunswick. Receiving a Bachelor of Music Therapy from Acadia University in 2012, in addition to a Bachelor of Arts with first class honors in Psychology from UNB Fredericton in 2008, she is a music therapist accredited (MTA) with the Canadian Association for Music Therapy. What … Continue reading Music Therapist: Kimberly Arsenault BMT, MTA, BA Psyc.
Following a gluten-free, casein-free diet is one of the most popular methods among parents to children with autism. Though research remains inconclusive, a number of parents have show great support in vouching the effectiveness of the said diets. Not only does this diet treat children-with-autism’s gastrointestinal and allergy issues, it has also been known to … Continue reading GFCF Diet: Foods to Eat and Avoid
There is no doubt that early intervention can best deliver progress and results to children living in the shadows of Autism Spectrum Disorders and other developmental disorders. Autism Spectrum Disorders, or ASD, have a variety of treatments and therapies duly called “intervention” by experts. It is important to understand that one intervention method can work … Continue reading 10 Methods of Autism Intervention
Children of all ages, whether on the spectrum or not, love toys. It gives them a sense of fun and entertainment. Parents to children with autism, however, must be aware that their children need toys that stimulate their senses but not so much that it can set them into a tailspin or a meltdown. Children … Continue reading 10 Must-Have Tech Toys and Stuff for Children with Autism
Most researches strongly suggest that autism is genetic in nature. However, up to this minute, the exact cause of such a wide spectrum of disorders is yet unknown. There is quite a variety of disorders attached to this developmental disorder earning its name—Autism Spectrum Disorders. Each child with autism usually manifests different sets of symptoms … Continue reading Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
My son Cameron – laughter, tears, pain and fear come to mind when I think of him. He’s 8 today, full of life, full of confidence. But he wasn’t always that way. Cameron was 18 mths when I first heard the word Autism. I knew he had some speech delays and was developmentally behind at … Continue reading Cameron’s 8 today, full of life, full of confidence…
