Monday with Maureen: “If You Start to Apologize When I Tell You My Child Is on the Autism Spectrum”
Danielle Duggins writes with delight and wisdom about raising children, one of whom is on the autism spectrum. Her blog,…
Monday with Maureen: “Easter on the Spectrum”
When researching different holiday experiences within the autism community, we stumbled across this blog entry on Autism Speaks’ website. Written…
Monday with Maureen: “Comic Redesigns the Autism Spectrum to Crush Stereotypes”
This comic strip featured on The Mighty illustrates the nuances of the autism spectrum with more creativity and thoughtfulness than we’ve…
Monday with Maureen: “When My Mom Had the Best Response to My Son’s Autism Diagnosis”
Author: Candice Newman We love what this mother has to say about the experience of receiving an autism diagnosis for…
Monday with Maureen: Treatment for autism – Is there a best one?
By Laura Dewey, Ph.D. For Philly.com Laura Dewey, Ph.D., is a pediatric psychologist at Nemours/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, and…
Monday with Maureen: 6 Things to NOT DO When Handling Your Child with Autism’s Meltdown
By Joanne Giacomini For The Suburban How many of you parents out there have had a day you wish you…
Mondays with Maureen: To the Mom-to-Be at the Store Giving Us a Look I Know So Well
By Jen Ketner The Mighty We shared a moment today, soon-to-be mama. You were coming down the grocery store aisle,…
Mondays with Maureen: Girls and boys with autism differ in behavior, brain structure
A study of about 800 children with autism found gender differences in a core feature of the disorder, as well…
Mondays with Maureen: Help your child survive the holidays
13 Holiday Survival Tips For Your Child With Special Needs By Emma Sterland Special Needs Resources While most children live…
Mondays with Maureen: Does your child have Sensory Processing Disorder?
Often mischaracterized as autism, ADHD or bad behavior, sensory processing disorder can make everyday sights and sounds feel overwhelming. By…