autism
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How To Find The Perfect Halloween Costume For Kids With Disabilities
For parents of kids with disabilities, autism spectrum disorder or sensory issues, Halloween can come with not only the usual obstacles of loud noises, special effects and unusual lighting, but also with the very real challenge of finding a costume that is functional, comfortable and fun. But there are more options and inspiration out there…
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How To ‘Hug’ A Kid With Autism
Video: It’s Autism Awareness Month, and to honour it, Sesame Street is showing us how to better support kids on the spectrum. They’ve released a few new short videos featuring Julia, the show’s first character with autism.
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What To Do When Your Kid Stares At People With Disabilities
Kids are naturally curious — this is a wonderful thing. But they also haven’t mastered social cues. This can make parents uncomfortable.
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How Video Games Are Improving Autistic Lives – One Level At A Time
Most teenagers find it hard to develop a self image. When you live on the autism spectrum you are basically slapped with a label whether you like it or not. What would you say if I said that video games were the answer to this identity-crisis?