Do people with autism make and maintain authentic friendships? Is it even possible? During the month of February we set out to determine difficulties, pitfals, successes and… Read more “Spotlight: Exploring Autism and Friendship”
Visual Art as Therapy: Forms of Expression For Kids on the Spectrum
In the life of any child, the ability to express themselves or have a mode that allows them to, can alleviate stress and make them feel understood.… Read more “Visual Art as Therapy: Forms of Expression For Kids on the Spectrum”
Diets: The Good, The Bad and The Ineffective
Food has been a necessity since the dawn of man. Without it, we could not survive yet not enough people are cautious about what they put in… Read more “Diets: The Good, The Bad and The Ineffective”
Smart Apps Changing the Game for Parents of Children with Autism
Technology is revolutionizing the lifestyle and teaching methods of a vast population of parents with children on the spectrum. Now equipped with options, ratings and a large… Read more “Smart Apps Changing the Game for Parents of Children with Autism”
A Day in the Life: My Experience Using Autism Friendly Apps
Navigating society in and of itself is a feat, now imagine navigating society either as someone on the spectrum or as a parent trying to make sure… Read more “A Day in the Life: My Experience Using Autism Friendly Apps”
5 Steps to Ensure an Inclusive Classroom
Imagine being an Autistic child in an inclusive classroom that is ignorant to the basic principles that keep you at ease. Unaware of your triggers, of the… Read more “5 Steps to Ensure an Inclusive Classroom”
Get to know… Intern Isabella Saporito
Isabella joined our team in October. We have enjoyed her personal experiences with people on the autism spectrum and wanted you to have a chance to get… Read more “Get to know… Intern Isabella Saporito”
Halloween with a side of Autism
One of the most popular moments of fall season (besides our beloved PSL) is celebrating Halloween. This nostalgic celebration brings memories of childhood to adults and is… Read more “Halloween with a side of Autism”
The Dark Side of Inclusion
Peer cooperation is a necessity when implementing classroom inclusion of students with autism. It is important to create an environment for students on the spectrum to thrive… Read more “The Dark Side of Inclusion”
The JASPER Method: Play Therapy for Children with Autism
According to a 5-year long study that just concluded this past January, research shows that there is a new method of treatment that has been proven to… Read more “The JASPER Method: Play Therapy for Children with Autism”
Increasing Autism Rates: Is This a Bad Thing?
by: Jillian Trevarthen On April 26, 2018, the Center for Disease Control announced its bi-annual incidence rate for autism in the United States. By studying the rate… Read more “Increasing Autism Rates: Is This a Bad Thing?”
Get to know Embrace Autism: Intern Jillian Trevarthen
Tell us about yourself… Who are you and why did you pursue this internship? Hi friends! My name is Jillian Trevarthen, and I’m a 3rd year Communication… Read more “Get to know Embrace Autism: Intern Jillian Trevarthen”
Resource Spotlight: IncredABLES
Words by: Jillian Trevarthen It’s time for a resource spotlight! Over the course of the next couple weeks are spending some time featuring incredible resources for families… Read more “Resource Spotlight: IncredABLES”
Why an IEP is important for my child with autism
Your child with autism’s educational journey will require a lot of planning and care to ensure they receive all of the support they need to succeed at… Read more “Why an IEP is important for my child with autism”
Get to know Embrace Autism: Intern Natalie Gomez
Tell us about yourself… Who are you and why did you pursue this internship? Hi! My name is Natalie Gomez and I’m a junior at the University… Read more “Get to know Embrace Autism: Intern Natalie Gomez”
3 Things You Need to Know After Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism
Words By: Jillian Trevarthen Discovering that your child has autism can be a very scary and overwhelming thing to deal with. Thankfully, there is an incredibly large… Read more “3 Things You Need to Know After Your Child is Diagnosed with Autism”
How to Create an Autism Friendly Zone
Words by, Natalie Gomez Autism affects 1 in 68 people across the United States. Since there are so few people with autism around the country, most people are unaware… Read more “How to Create an Autism Friendly Zone”
Sensory Processing Disorder: What is it, and how does it relate to autism?
Words by, Jillian Trevarthen Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), according to Autism Awareness Centre Inc., is a neurophysiological condition where the brain and nervous system have trouble processing or integrating… Read more “Sensory Processing Disorder: What is it, and how does it relate to autism?”
Siblings and the Spectrum
By, Jillian Trevarthen Having a child with autism in the home affects the entire household and the relationships the child has with each member of the family.… Read more “Siblings and the Spectrum”
How to Identify Autism
Autism, a neurological developmental disorder, affects 1 in 41 children. The disorder is often identified in children as young as 18 months old but is formally diagnosed… Read more “How to Identify Autism”
Autism… as a Lifestyle
Parents of children with autism are often blindsided by their child’s diagnosis. When parents learn about their child’s autism diagnosis there is little hope provided by many… Read more “Autism… as a Lifestyle”
