It is common to read about new therapies or ‘cures’ for autism. A lot of sites and even printed materials will show the newest technology, therapy or solution to this condition. However, it is important to understand that few things have actually been scientifically...
Many parents or anyone looking after a child with autism goes through painful moments. They are highly vulnerable to poor health, diseases, and breakdown in relationships. It is therefore necessary for parents or anyone taking care of people with autism to look after...
Children with Autism present with a unique set of qualities and abilities. These children might seem different from typically developing children, but they really aren’t. Children with Autism have interests and strengths just like all other children, the interests are...
Parenting is not easy. It can be difficult—although rewarding—on many levels. One of the ways in which parenting could be considered a difficulty is when your toddler has an aggressive temper tantrum. Aggressive temper tantrums can be hard to deal with, especially in...
Disability Identity refers to the sense of identity, or the acceptance, as a person with a disability. This can encompass a disability of any kind, whether it be physical, mental, or emotional. Positive disability identity is not a term that people have heard of very...
When thinking about Christmas and your children, what often comes to mind is what gifts or toys you are going to surprise them with on Christmas morning. And they might have a long list for you or Santa of the specific toys they want, as children often do. However, it...
Most parents like to reminisce on how their childhood was fun, even though there were no fancy toys and electronics. Children created games from practically nothing. Sometimes play was unstructured, ideas were invented as they sought to push the boundaries of their...
There are certain gender expectations that boys are subjected to as they are growing up. They are expected to follow a script that is based on traditional ideas of masculinity. This is summed up in the popular phrase ‘man up’. Some Of These Expectations Include:...
September and October can be very challenging months for both parents and children transitioning back to school from a relaxing and non-structured summer. Going back onto a routine can be tough for both parents and their children. Once school starts, most teachers...
As any parent knows, children have to learn what to expect from the people, places, and things in their world. The task of figuring out who or what talks or has feelings, what objects just take up space but can’t move on their own and which things might move freely...
