Category: Autism News
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Author Cindy Lane’s ‘Smelly Begins’ is a heartening trilogy, illustrated by an artist with autism | eNewsChannels News
(TORONTO, Ontario) — NEWS: The COVID related death of one of her high school friends, known by name to her children and often a subject of shared stories, became the poignant catalyst inspiring her to start writing. First time author Cindy Lane takes readers on a fun journey filled with laughs and love with, “Smelly…
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You Are Stronger Than You Think – Finding Cooper’s Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism
December 14, 2023 You Are Stronger Than You Think I don’t know how you do it… Last night I shared a video on Instagram of my autistic son ripping paper and books. It’s a new behavior. It’s really loud. And messy. I shared it for a glimpse into the beauty and reality of our world.…
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Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Autism – Finding Cooper’s Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism
Navigating Holiday Gatherings with Autism Don’t judge. It’s everyone’s holiday season. With the holiday season upon us, I’ve been reflecting on my autism journey as a younger child. It looked much different than it does now as an adult. Whether it was during Christmas with the family or a holiday gathering, I’d often be alone…
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Every Day is a Party: Celebrating the Simple Joys with Cooper – Finding Cooper’s Voice | Welcome to the Secret World of Autism
December 12, 2023 Every Day is a Party: Celebrating the Simple Joys with Cooper There is a quote that says, ‘don’t ever save anything for a special occasion. Every day your alive is a special occasion.’ My son Cooper reminds me of that quote every single day. The reason I’m sharing it with you is…
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Academic and Functional Learning During Long Breaks – The Autism Helper
As a mom and a teacher, I enjoy academic activities and ideas to do over long breaks. Although many breaks are filled with an increased amount of time with extended family members, there are better days knowing my children and our learners are at home learning. I also remind families that these activities are optional…
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What Causes Autism? Five Facts, Myths, and Theories Explored
Image source: https://pixabay.com/photos/happy-boy-autism-kid-childhood-3404807/ Autism, which is also known as autism spectrum disorder, is an umbrella term for a wide range of conditions that affect behavior and communication. Recent studies indicate that the rate of autism is rising globally. However, the causes of autism are still not well understood. So, let’s explore five facts, myths, and…
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Gingerbread and Snowman Fun! – The Autism Helper
While most everyone else you talk to is living for summer to come back around, I love this weather and I LOVE this time of year! There’s something so whimsical about Gingerbread houses, snowmen, candy canes and sugar cookies. This year my students and families have been working on decorating felt snow and gingerbread men…
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Setting My Sub Up For Success – The Autism Helper
I am so happy to share how I set my sub up for success whenever I need to be out of my classroom. Let’s face it, we teachers hate writing sub plans so we often go to work instead of taking time off that we need. Whether or not you need a mental health day…
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‘Everybody Needs To Be Loved’: Trucker Saves The Day For Young Man With Autism
‘Everybody Needs To Be Loved’: Trucker Saves The Day For Young Man With Autism December 18, 2023 Today’s good news story comes from Eureka, California. In a heartwarming display of community spirit, a young man with autism experienced the joy of a lifetime during the Eureka Trucker Parade. What started as a potential disappointment turned…
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Great Lakes Children’s Museum Becomes Autism Certified, Joins City-Wide Initiative to Enhance Inclusivity
Great Lakes Children’s Museum Becomes Autism Certified, Joins City-Wide Initiative to Enhance Inclusivity Great Lakes Children’s Museum’sCertified Autism Center certification is part of larger initiative to help Traverse City become a Certified Autism Destination™ Although the museum has always been welcoming to different learning styles, this training and certification allows us to offer more support…