Entries from A Wild Ride: Our Blog tagged with 'Autism'
How I found lasting friendships in a support group
When I first met Joan five years ago, she and a few other women had already formed a support group for moms of challenging kids. She explained to me that they met monthly to offer each other encouragement during...
ABC News: 10 Myths about Autism
I wanted to share an interesting segment on Good Morning America with Dr. Timothy Johnson on autism. This is an excellent examination on various aspects of the autism spectrum; diagnosis, treatment options, stories from parents, professional advice and more....
Report Cards and Other Ugly Facts of Life
Let's face it! Many of our challenging children, though often highly-intelligent, do not register high on the traditional report card scale. Some parents seem to accept this fact of life. Others see the report as merely a snapshot of...
Autism Screening Tools in Washington State
For some useful information on autism, check out Northwest Educational Service District 189. The purpose of the organization is “to develop a state-wide system in which identification, program development, placement, and staff development activities are coordinated to appropriately serve...
Autism's Hidden Victims: The Parents
Your autistic child screams. His screams pierce eardrums and walls. Your neighbors shake their heads and shun you. They call the police and you suffer daily from an "overwhelming sense of powerlessness." Your own health suffers. If you are...
Autism Speaks: Family Services 100 Day Kit
From Mary: This came into my inbox; something parents who are dealing with Autism should know about. Autism Speaks Unveils 100 Day Kit, A Unique Resource for Parents of Children Newly Diagnosed with Autism If you or someone you...
Autism Study in Seattle Area
Pediatric occupational therapist Catherine Whiting sent us an article from the Seattle P-I. Below is an excerpt from that article by Paul Nyhan titled UW autism study to treat infants without symptoms. The University of Washington launched one of...
Holiday Q&A from FAQAutism
In your opinion, what is the biggest obstacle that parents must face during the holiday period? What is the biggest obstacle children face? From Cathy Knoll at FAQautism: These two questions intertwine, but the answers probably depend on the...
What is Fragile X Syndrome?
According to the Web site for Children's Hospital Boston: "Fragile X syndrome (FXS) is a hereditary condition that can cause learning and behavioral problems in both males and females. It is the most common known cause of mental impairment."...
Holiday Family Visits
I recently came across this easy to read and delightful to hear web site called FAQAutism. It is the brainchild of Cathy Knoll, MA, MT-BC, "a board certified music therapist with over 30 years clinical experience with children, teens,...
More School Tips
Kelly at AutismSupportsForYou.com sent us this piece printed in the Charlotte Observer: Parents, some school tips for special-needs children Find your child's strengths, let go and follow his lead by BETSY FLAGLER For students with special needs, going back...
Does your child have convergence insufficiency disorder instead of ADHD?
Interesting article in the New York Times on September 11, 2007: Health Not Autistic or Hyperactive. Just Seeing Double at Times by Laura Novak Difficulty in school isn’t always a sign of a learning disorder, it may just be a...
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