Imagine celebrating your Sweet Sixteen at the age of 64? Or having to use a fake birthday for online forms because the computer won't accept your actual day of birth? This is the reality for many people born on February 29 - a date that comes along only once every four years. Called "leapers" or "leaplings," these are individuals who were born on the extra day in February … [Read more...] about Were You Born on Leap Day? Learn All About “Leaplings!”
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Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint
Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint “You know, during this pandemic, I get less grief about not being near people.” Who said this? My child. My son with autism. What did he mean? He meant that pre-pandemic he got “grief” from peers/people/fellow gamers, etc. about how he distanced himself. Which meant that other people had noticed that he wouldn’t give eye … [Read more...] about Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint
Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint
Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint “You know, during this pandemic, I get less grief about not being near people.” Who said this? My child. My son with autism. What did he mean? He meant that pre-pandemic he got “grief” from peers/people/fellow gamers, etc. about how he distanced himself. Which meant that other people had noticed that he wouldn’t give eye … [Read more...] about Autism and a New Pandemic Viewpoint
How Sensory Gyms Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Guest Blogger Dina Kimmel writes this week... How Sensory Gyms Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum A trampoline, a zip line, and a climbing structure — these may sound like typical pieces of equipment at any regular kids gym. In actuality, they help foster an inclusive learning and play environment. They are some of the necessary pieces of equipment found in a sensory … [Read more...] about How Sensory Gyms Help Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Summary of Autism – Past and Present
I believe this article in a recent edition of The Advocate is an accurate and fair summary of the state of autism—past and present. It gives a brief history of autism and then discusses the current state of autism worldwide. The last portion of it discusses, in depth, adults with autism and they're succeeding (or not) in the workplace. It's accurate and concise and … [Read more...] about Summary of Autism – Past and Present