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In this blog, I'm continuing to debunk myths about autism. Myth #12: They'll all loners I have known many children on the autism spectrum who want to have friends. They desire to be around their peers, but they lack the social skills that will enable some peers to accept them. When they get rejected, they…

Myths about Autism - Part Two In this blog, I'll continue to debunk some common myths about autism. Myth #7: Autism only happens to boys I remember reading in 2004 that autism was more prevalent in males, and that if a female has autism that it has a tendency to be a more severe form…

This week I will continue the discussion about how individuals with autism can/should interact with law enforcement as well as important improving of the training of a law enforcement representative so that a law enforcement representative can recognize what autism looks like. This week I will discuss this issue when it comes to my own…

Why is it important to discuss autism and law enforcement? Individuals on the autism spectrum sometimes struggle to communicate and/or interact within the community. They can panic and appear nervous. It is the job of law enforcement to contain a situation and/or prevent a crime. If a law enforcement representative cannot recognize the signs/common attributes…

Long Vacations and Autism - Part One How do you vacation with a child with autism? I've had this conversation with many parents. We were lucky. We started vacationing with our son when he was very young. He took his first airplane ride when he was four months old. We traveled to the East Coast.…