Autism and Age-Appropriate Interests 'Who gets to decide what is an age-appropriate interest for a disabled or autistic child?' This is an issue that has been on my mind a lot lately. My son will be 9 this summer, and as I've posted many times, he just loves all things Sesame Street. I'm starting to| A Day in our Shoes
Here are some reader-recommended sensory toys for adults, including those with disabilities like autism, ADHD, and intellectual disabilities.| A Day in our Shoes
I recently participated in a local consignment sale. My youngest son had quite the collection of fidget spinners. That was a short-lived trend, wasn't it? I'm kinda glad it's over. For him, anyway. But, for some kids with ADHD, Fidget Spinners and Fidget Toys are therapeutic. I just hope that the trend of spinning them,| A Day in our Shoes
Lots of teens love video games. Everyone knows that. And many teens, autistic or neurotypical, play video games too often, which can interfere with daily living. That doesn't necessarily mean that they are hyperfixated on video games. But do you remember the story a few years ago about the young man who died after playing| A Day in our Shoes
