April is Autism Acceptance Month, a time to celebrate and support individuals on the autism spectrum, as well as raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), approximately 1 in 54 children in the United States is diagnosed with ASD, highlighting the importance of understanding and acceptance within our communities. Read More
Signs of Autism in Girls and Why They May Go Unrecognized
Signs of autism in girls often get overlooked or go unrecognized. If you want to learn more about what to look for, this article is for you! Read More
Special Education in U.S.A
The core of Special Education is the students accessing education/ quality life and Parent/ Al Advocacies along with all supports & services. Embracing the reality about the current rising trend of disabilities versus the availability of services and resources would be crucial. They need to understand and become familiar with their rights and Law- implementations. Read More
The Connection Between Fidelity and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
Fidelity and IEPs go hand in hand. Both parents and the IEP team should make sure they take steps to sustain Fidelity. Read More
SGDs: Helper or Impeder?
SGDs (Speech Generating Devices) are Helpers. When SGDs are handled systematically it helps in language acquisition and helps to express/communicate – wants, needs ,thoughts and ideas. With a therapist having an expertise in both SLP/ AT specialization would be crucial. Read More
The Power of Attitude & Beliefs in Individualized Education Programs
Attitude & Belief(s) from various stakeholders in the Individualized Education Program (IEP) team can have a massive impact on the IEPs. The A & B(s) manifestations are quite insignificant initially as these are invisible. With time it gets inherited from one tier to the other and gets carried to gain power incrementally. Later upon reflection, this A & B(s) was square 1 along with other factors. Becoming aware – of their existence and their mechanisms in the IEPs will be significant for IEP implementations. Thus A & B(s) play a pivotal role in IEPs. Positive A & B(s) from team members( parents, teachers, Director and therapists etc.) would reflect as skills acquisitions and growth while Negative ones can cause slow-limited gains in the IEPs, unless these dynamics are changed. Read More
Welcome to April: The Evolving Autism Awareness Month
“It is not enough to merely be aware of autism in your mind; it is important to accept neurodiversity in your heart. And that acceptance must translate to action, inclusion, and opportunities! People must look deeper than outward characteristics and seek to learn the complexities that lie beneath the surface of every person.” Read More
The Paramount Role of Understanding in the Autism Journey
This article attempts to cover the paramount role of understanding in autism, self, and systems (school, society, laws) with a holistic approach in which parents can become better equipped for their journey ahead. Read More
Comedian Amy Schumer Perfectly Responds to Fan Asking What She’d Do If Her Son Had Autism
“How I cope? I don’t see being on the spectrum as a negative thing,” she said. “My husband is my favorite person I’ve ever met. He’s kind, hilarious, interesting, and talented, and I admire him. Am I supposed to hope my son isn’t like that? I will pay attention and try and provide him with the tools he needs to overcome whatever challenges come up, like all parents.” Read More
Trying To Find Grace Within Faith In Special Needs Motherhood
Faith is knowing God is real, like you know that the wind is real. You cannot see the wind but you can always feel it. You will never be able to see faith but, you will always be able to feel it. Grace is peace. Grace is acceptance. How do you find grace within faith when your child is sick? I’ve been searching for grace for two years now, and every time I think I have found it death comes walking in the door like a holder to even the smallest amount I think I may have found. Read More