These 10 tips can help you understand ASD and guide your elementary-aged child with autism through the early school years.
Autism
Having your toddler assessed for autism is the first step in understanding how to help them thrive with ASD.
Over the past few decades, the number of children diagnosed with autism has increased significantly. This may be due to better diagnosis or to the expansion of the definition of autism. Dr. Meg Meeker discusses what parents can do if their child is diagnosed with autism.
Undiagnosed autism in marriage may result in confusion and pain for both spouses. If you discover that your spouse has autism, don’t lose hope for your marriage. You can move forward by accepting the differences, resetting your expectations, and finding help.
Autism support usually focuses on children, but autistic adults need support too. Here’s what you need to know about autism in marriage.
Raising teens with autism takes patience and an ability to expect the unexpected. It’s a hard road, but a road with honor.
April is Autism Awareness month. This month and every month is a great time to learn more about Autism.
God places value in every life, and He calls His church to affirm that value.
The middle grades can be an especially difficult time for any child. But for tweens with autism this time can produce even greater challenges. Learning how to deal with the school environment is key in helping these kids find their place in society and experience success.
Autism in females can be diagnosed and supported in young girls and teens. Girls with autism need to be highlighted and understood.
Autism and your church can co-exist. Your church can become a place where families with autistic kids feel included and loved.
Caregiving for a child with autism may seem overwhelming. But there is hope and help for parents with a child with autism.
It’s helpful to have a good sense of humor and lots of forgiveness. It’s also good to help autistic parents understand that challenges are part of normal life. In the end, collaboration between the neurotypical and autistic parent can make parenting success possible!
Parenting kids with a variety of special needs is certainly challenging, yet Katie Lundquist has found ways to work with all of them – including those on the autism spectrum. Most of all, she’s learned to be a student of each one of her children.
People with Autism are a part of the disability classification that need inclusion. What does the church need to do to include these wonderful people with ASD?