Tag Archive: Autism Spectrum Disorder

Adjust to Change

4 Ways to Help Kids with Special Needs Adjust to Change

Change, change, it’s the season for change! Well, change is inevitable at any time of the year and in any phase of our life. If you have children, double the amount of change! Our year is filled with them – September, the holidays, winter break, the return to school in January, spring break, returning after… Continue reading 4 Ways to Help Kids with Special Needs Adjust to Change

Dr. Liz Matheis
social story

Special Needs Parenting: What is A Social Story and How Can I Get One?

A good social story helps us teach our two sons with Down syndrome many of the social nuances that don’t come easily to them.

Aimee Sharp
special needs child

How to Talk to Your Special Needs Child about Catastrophic Events

Depending on the age and disability of your special need child, you may have to limit what you share about catastrophic events.

Dr. Liz Matheis
Children with Autism

Six Reasons Children with Autism Have Eating Issues

Up to 80% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are selective eaters. Your child with autism may eat fewer fruits and vegetables.

Amy Long Carrera, MS, RD, CNSC, CWCMS
Autistic girl standing with puzzle piece

What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

What is Autism? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex neurodevelopment disorders that affect social interaction, communication and behavior. The terms “Asperger’s syndrome,” “pervasive developmental disorders(PDD),” “Rett syndrome” and the more commonly known “autistic disorder” all fall under the autism spectrum disorder umbrella, which is now believed to affect 1 in every 68 children.… Continue reading What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Brooke Phillips, CWCMS