You gotta love 'em!
12 to 17 is such an amazing time. Kids are coming into their own decisions and opinions. I notice my kids at this age want to have their own opinions, but sometimes don't want to hurt my feelings by...
View ArticleTransition to adulthood resources
Link to a good transition resource: http://www.dpi.state.nd.us/transitn/transitionHS.pdf This links to a document which can help a student and family develop a personal transition file. "Kids with...
View ArticleLiving Alone
My best friend's brother is now 21 years old and he thinks that at this age, he should be living independently. Their parent, though, think otherwise. They have this idea that they should be taking...
View ArticleFrom 5 to Age 12 - Comments and Changes
These are critical years for kids with autism. There are many choices for therapies. And IEPs are critical to your child's growth....
View ArticleFrom 12 to Age 17 - Comments and Changes
Growing up! These are fun years of discovery and growth! [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!
View ArticleFrom 17 to Age 22 - Comments and Changes
Moving into adulthood. Guardianship, college, careers, independent living. [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!
View ArticleAge 22 and Beyond - Comments and Changes
Letting go (as a parent). Relationships, planning for a future, finding joy! [IMG]http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o148/jabez48/Dancingguycropbig.jpg[/IMG] Autism Hangout: Learning, sharing, thriving!
View ArticleSwitching schools
We have a young child with autism and we are feeling like we need to relocate because we don't think the state we live in is not a good environment for our autistic child. We are considering Indiana...
View ArticleDeemed too aspie for licensure. Now what?
Cf Dr. Tony's comments on 'you're very brave' if attempting teaching licensure... My supervisor thinks the issues at key are not going to change, and that I won't make the next level of licensure,...
View ArticleInspirational New Documentary
My name is Jack Creamer, I'm producing the documentary "Programming Hope" which deals with the subject of unemployment among those on the spectrum and one company's answer to the problem. The nonPareil...
View ArticleI need some guidence, PLEASE!!!
Hi, my name is Edwin and I have a son who was abandoned from his Mon at the age of 10 months. I took custody of him since then he is the reason I work hard and served even our country trying to become...
View Articletechnical jargon
I was wanting some help with some psychological technical jargon. My child learns a skill in a context and place and he can’t transfer that knowledge to real life or to other academic situations. Life...
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