For years Hollywood and culture has portrayed someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD or Autism) in one distinct way, when in reality Autism looks very different for each individual. It can be difficult to diagnose because symptoms range widely. What one child may...
We just wanted to let you know about one of our favorite events. The Run for Autism is coming up April 27, 2019. It is held at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Boise. This is a great opportunity to raise awareness for Autism, have fun, and support a local charity....
Halloween is literally tomorrow. For many, it is a holiday filled with candy, costumes, and parties. For others, it can be a stressful day filled with overwhelming feelings like stress and fear. When your child struggles on a regular basis, a day like Halloween can be...
With the school season already upon us, parents everywhere feel that mixture of relief and stress as their children return to school. But parents of children with speech challenges feel a particular stress. Stress that their child will be teased, ignored, or have a...
A trademark symptom of Autism is difficulty with social skills and social thinking. Social thinking is something that most of us take for granted. It is generally an intuitive process that allows us to consider the point of views, emotions, and intentions of others....
I remember when my child was first diagnosed with Autism, there was a huge part of me that was relieved. We finally had a name to explain why my son was the way he was. I also remember feeling very unsure of all of our futures. What would this mean for us? What kind...
