As I sit down to write something about World Autism Awareness Day, I find myself struggling. Part of the problem is the sheer volume of posts out there: I want to say something that hasn’t already been said. I want to offer a perspective that people haven’t yet thought of. Then there’s the fact that…
One of the biggest concerns of most autism parents is the safety of their kids. People with autism – both young and old – are a flight risk. They can wander away, driven by motivations known only to themselves, and end up dead or seriously injured. Autism itself does not affect a person’s natural lifespan,…
1. They have poorly developed social skills and little interest in playing with other animals. 2. They have great problem solving skills. If they want something, they will find a way to get it. 3. They’re not big on empathy, but they can be very loving towards those who are close to them. 4. They…