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Autism and a High School Senior   My child with autism is a high school senior. What does this mean? First, this past summer, there were his senior portraits. With a safe opening, the photography studio my son’s high school uses scheduled senior portraits. What happened? The studio contacted all the seniors in the area.…

Autism and Exercise During a Pandemic Parents and guardians have found it quite a challenge to find ways to keep their children active during a pandemic. School at home is a challenge all by itself, but how do these parents and guardians keep their children active? They understand that a Zoom school day means the…

“Autistic” verses “Has Autism” Here’s an interesting take on the discussion is it “autistic” or “has autism?” What’s the take? Which way is better, saying “autistic” or “has autism?” Are both of them okay? Or neither? The linked article discusses the Identity First term (autistic) vs. the Person First term (with autism). The article points…

Autism and Interacting with the Police This happened: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/police-shoot-13-year-old-boy-autism-salt-lake-city-mother-called-for-help/ So, what’s a parent with a teenager on the autism spectrum supposed to think of what happened here? What do I think? First, I’m terrified. Second, I’m angry. Third, I’m confused. Why am I terrified? That could have been my child. My child does get unregulated…

Autism and Reporting on 2020 Back to School   I'm reposting this... With some updates. Because it's important! My child with autism is a senior in high school!! In the past, this meant fun senior activities, graduation photographs, a prom, and the usual graduation ceremony. All of those things for the seniors of 2020 didn’t…