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Autism - Making the most of activites - Part two

In the first part of this topic, giving some motivation and purpose to someone with ASD prior to an activity or trip was discussed. There are other...
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Autism - Preparing for and making the most of activities - Part one

Including a person with autism into our daily activities and functions must be something that is thought out and pre-planned by families in order...
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Adults with autism are often forgotten

One of the sad facts about autism is that much of the focus on the epidemic has been on children. While this is vitally important, the other side...
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Annual holiday party caters to kids with autism

The Autism Society of Northwest Ohio (ASNO) serves persons and families with autism from several nearby counties. One event that has really caught...
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Autism - Clothing transitions from season to season

One of the most common issues for parents of children with autism is making sure they wear the proper clothing relative to the weather transitions....
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I Am Autism video creates controversy in the autism community

Parents of children with autism have many challenges in their lives. The recent controversial video, I Am Autism, by Autism Speaks, is one that...
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Autism - "Outings" need to be planned and appropriate

Parents should include regular trips to local areas into the routine of their child with autism or and ASD. By using proactive planning and...
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Autism "sibshops" support kids in Toledo, OH

There are so many things going on within a typical family, and that is multiplied when there is a child with an ASD. Because of the necessary...
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Autism - Parents must balance careers and care

Parents of children or adults with autism or ASD must often make tough decisions regarding their careers. Not only is respite care expensive or...
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Autism - Being tuned in to sensory issues affecting behaviors

If you live in a typical household with your family, chances are that you seldom worry about how daily dynamics and environmental issues affect...
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