An uplifting article on the use of social stories via technology for travel. Some excellent resources listed as well. Travelling with a child with autism or special needs
The term “diet” can be stereotyped as dietary restrictions, a definitive nutrition program or a tool to impede weight gain. However, a “Sensory Diet” does not fall into any of these categories. A sensory diet is a carefully designed, personalized activity plan that...
This is a really good article that explains the possible ramifications of attempting to eliminate a behavior that may be sensory in nature and alternative approaches to addressing them. It is a very thorough and well written explanation. We frequently have parents...
I will keep this introduction brief because this article from the Huffington Post, written in part by a teenage with a diagnosis of ASD, says it all: Autism Doesn’t Have To Disrupt Your Child’s Potential For Greatness
A strong well written article by a father in the Globe & Mail yesterday, explaining his very real perspective of raising a child with sensory processing difficulties and ASD. Being a parent is the hardest job we can take on as humans. Being a parent requires the...
