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How to Teach a Child or Teen with Autism the Concept of Waiting

There are a few things in life that are certain: paying taxes, death and waiting. No matter who you are, part of your life will be spent waiting....
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Temple Grandin and Jeremy Sicile-Kira Keynote "Things To Know About Autism" Conference

In honor of Autism Awareness month, momsfightingautism.com is offering a free virtual conference with 17 different presenters over two days on...
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One small step towards self-regulation: How to teach your teen with autism to request a break

Self –regulation is a needed life skill not practiced by most teenagers. Often teens on the spectrum need sensory breaks to help them self...
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Holiday Tips for Families and Children with Autism

Often parents in the autism community joke that we become more religious during the holiday season: we pray our children will behave while we are...
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Back to School : how to prepare your teen for a new school year

It’s that time of the year again - school is starting up again soon, along with our hopes and expectations for a positive learning experience...
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Top ten things parents need to know about raising a teenager

Often times, parents and educators become concerned when a teen on the autism spectrum starts acting differently. A nice quiet son is no longer...
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Autism and Adolescence 101: How do I teach my teen the concept of "private"?

It is extremely important that teenagers understand the different behaviors and conversations that are appropriate in public, and the kind that are...
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