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Father of a beautiful child on the spectrum seeking information and answers to the puzzle that is autism.

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Sunday, December 7th, 2008

Toy Ideas for Kids and Tweens with Autism
Bonnie Sayers | BellaOnline
My kids are older now at twelve and thirteen, so not really considered children and more like tweens/teenagers. Mine are boys so I tend to locate items suitable for the male population. Some of these are products on my wish list, while others they would […]

Halloween Tips

Thursday, October 16th, 2008

Tips to Make Halloween Enjoyable for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders
Autism-Society.org

The very things that can be so exciting to neurotypical kids—wearing the costume of a favorite character, being outside with other kids who also have on costumes, knocking on doors to ask for treats, and getting treats from every house you visit—can be anxiety producing […]

Halloween

Thursday, October 25th, 2007

Celebrate Halloween with Your Child on the Autism Spectrum
About.com
I was very surprised, when my son with autism was about four years old, to find that he was very excited about Halloween. With its sensory challenges (costumes, masks, darkness), strange social interactions and unexpected transitions, it can be a very difficult holiday for kids with autism. […]