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Should you disclose autism specifics?
I found this article recently: “To disclose or not to disclose; that's the question many parents whose children have autism wrestle with every time they set foot in a public place. Is it better to be upfront about your kid's disorder to bemused strangers, or to keep your private business private? It's an internal debate that's…
Should Parents of Autistic Kids be Involved with the School?
How much of a presence should I be at my childs school? I am a big believer of being a presence at my childs school. I do it for some typical reasonsand for one very specific reason. What are my typical reasons?
Autism Tracking Devices
Should children with autism have tracking devices? Wandering is a big issue in the world of autism. Autistic children and teenagers wander for various reasons, wherever on the spectrum they land. When I've worked for the Los Angeles Walk Now for Autism Speaks in the past as the volunteer chair, I've been in charge of…
OT Issues with Children with Autism
“OT” is a term that every parent of a child with autism is probably very familiar with. What does OT mean?
Jealousy in Teenagers
Jealousy is all too common among teens. While it would be ideal if all teen relationships were simple and harmonious, that is not always the case. As a mom, you can help your teen cope with her jealousy as well as the jealousy of her peers by understanding better how jealousy works in teen relationships and what can be done to overcome this potentially relationship-ruining problem.