How my three autistic daughters demonstrate the vastness of the spectrum
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Jessica Offer, a contributor for The Mighty, offers some insightful thoughts on living with the spectrum: How many times have I heard the phrase, “She doesn’t look autistic to me”? ...
The beautiful bond between a little boy and a miracle dog
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Jonny Hickey was quiet. He’d spend hours alone playing with marbles and avoiding communication. His family adopting a pup rescued from near death, however, has had a profound effect on ...
Ten Suggestions That Might Help Your Child’s Teacher
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Teachers do an incredible job. Standing in front of children every day, inspiring them on their journey to adulthood, requires deep reserves of commitment and dedication. The reality, though, is ...
Girls and women on the spectrum: the emotional rollercoaster
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Dr Lori Ernsperger, a US expert on Autism Spectrum Disorder in girls and women, says many parents of girls on the spectrum experience an “emotional rollercoaster”. While they’re excited and ...
Parents building a neighbourhood just for adults on spectrum
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It’s common for parents of children on the spectrum to have concerns about management of issues once their child enters adulthood. For years, the parents of a boy on the ...
Things the parent of a child on the spectrum never wants to hear. And what you can say instead
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Kelly Kemp knew people meant well when they fumbled through conversation with her about daughter Tink being on the autism spectrum. “When your child is diagnosed with autism, there’s a ...