Any of us with an autistic child know the challenges of going to the movies, theatre, zoo etc. A theatre in Chicago has found a way to make going to the theatre possible and very interactive for autistic child and their families. Check out the video below to learn more. Share with friends. Popularity: 2%...
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By Kelley Colihan WebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD When your child has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD), for example Asperger’s syndrome, school can be difficult. Autism in the classroom is something that’s hard for teachers, parents, and the child with the ASD to deal with. “My school just doesn’t get it,”...
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LAFAYETTE — That ain’t heavy, that’s my blanket. In a state where the temperature rarely dips low enough to warrant a heavy blanket, a weighted blanket is the must-have item for children — notably those diagnosed as autistic — with sensory input issues. “The blanket works because the whole surface of your body is...
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By Debra Lau Whelan — School Library Journal, 8/1/2009 Illustration by Vivienne Flesher. Marco Robertiello arrived on schedule in October 2000, weighing in at five pounds, seven ounces. Apart from being a little underweight, he had a near-perfect Apgar score, and by the looks of things, the...
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From the AMC Theaters Website In partnership with the Autism Society of America, we bring AMC Sensory Friendly Films to families affected by autism on a monthly basis to select communities. The program provides a special opportunity for families to enjoy their favorite films in a safe and accepting environment. The auditoriums...
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Keeping track of your kids is a full time job. Turn away for just a moment and they can be gone from your site. You make sure to teach them everything they need to know about what to do if they get lost but what if they can’t ask for help? What if they can’t tell anyone that they are Autistic? What then? I taught my son...
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