The Autism Network’s Podcastathon is gearing up for a groundbreaking event on April 4th. In collaboration with prominent podcasts, self-advocates, experts, and other supporters of the autism community, the Podcastathon will aim to live-stream uninterrupted for 44 hours. This unprecedented event will be accessible globally... The post Autism Network’s Podcastathon appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our All Ghouls Gala fundraiser! We had a fantastic turnout, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity and support. Your contributions will go a long way in helping us achieve our goals and make... The post All Ghouls Gala appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
ACT would like to thank the AAGA (Asian American Golf Association) and CARD for their tireless efforts in the 1st Annual AAGA Charity Golf Tournament on January 10 & 11th, 2020 in Arizona honoring the Memory of Brandon Luong. The AAGA raised $ 9256.62 for... The post 1st Annual AAGA Charity Golf Tournament raises money for Autism Care Today appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
You have probably heard the adage, “When you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” This is because individuals with autism are unique in their needs and abilities. However, one common trait is their need for routine and visual schedules to... The post Top 3 Ways to Create Your Child’s Daily Schedule appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
Valentine’s Day brings up many feelings of love, care and concern for family, especially when you have a child with autism. My son, Jack, was diagnosed with high functioning autism spectrum disorder when he was five years old. Since then, we’ve had a roller coaster... The post A Love Letter to My Autistic Son appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
“Comparison is the source of all suffering” is a quote that as an autism parent, I need to be reminded of often. I often find myself measuring my child’s progress against other children. This goes for comparing to not only typical children but those on... The post Run Your Own Race appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
Between ages 1-5, my son Jack was showing signs of development challenges. My mother’s intuition knew something wasn’t quite right, but I didn’t know what exactly. Trying not to compare Jack’s development to that of my daughter, I convinced myself that what he lacked for... The post How Denial of Symptoms Can Lead to Guilt, Shame and Avoidance appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
With delays in development, I signed my son, Jack, up for occupational and speech therapy when he was eighteen months old. I wasn’t sure what to expect – at first – but his therapists jumped right in. His first occupational therapy session was to sit... The post When My Son Conquered the Swing…and Other Proud Autism Mom Moments appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
New school. New teacher. New friends. You know the drill – it’s hard for any kid in kindergarten. Well, this was the start of my son Jack’s journey toward his diagnosis. After months of blaming his kindergarten teacher for lack of teaching ability, I now... The post My “Love-Hate” Relationship with My Son’s Kindergarten Teacher appeared first on Autism Care Today.| Autism Care Today
I’m not sure what the ‘typical’ evaluation process is when your child is being assessed for autism. Maybe most parents of special needs children feel this way, but I felt that it took a long time. I questioned the process, the psychiatrist, the results. After...| Autism Care Today