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Autism and The Driving Age
Autism and The Driving Age My son is almost sixteen. In California, a teenager who turns fifteen and a half can, technically, get a learners permit to drive a car. What about my son? He doesn’t have his learners permit. Not yet. What’s the plan? My husband and I discussed our plan for when our…
Hair Cutting and Nail Clipping for Children with Autism
Heres a common nightmare for parents – trying to get your autistic childs hair cut or her nails trimmed. Have you had that experience? Its not very fun for our kids.
Holiday Safety Tips
Having a newborn at this time of year is the best gift you could receive. Getting together with family and friends who want to spend time with your new addition can be wonderful, but there are several health concerns to be aware of.
Tips for Traveling with Your Child With Autism
Think back to your childhood summer vacations and you may be reminded of your fondest memories traveling with your family. Many children and their families have been waiting a whole year to visit relatives, go on a special trip, or take a relaxing vacation. Traveling with children can be challenging but having strategies can help make summer vacations more enjoyable, particularly if you have a child with special needs. Many families I have worked with have had negative experiences traveling and have ended up cutting their vacations short because of lack of planning. To avoid these potential frustrating summer vacations, here are some tips based on research findings and years of clinical experience with hundreds of families of children with special needs that can help make your summer vacation successful and stress free!
You are NOT the boss of me!
Dont you just love it when you hear those words, Youre not the boss of me! While we usually think of them in relation to our toddlers or teens, Ive heard them lately from two sources: a middle aged person (to his spouse) and an elder (to their child). Happens to be true, you know. Think about our children, from birth, through the toddler years, to pre-teen and teen. When can we possibly think were the boss of them?