I have autism. And I’m not ashamed to admit that
Let’s Talk About Autism Beth Hiatt, 13, is the co-editor of her school’s magazine, and she recently wrote an...
Food on the Autism Spectrum
In this weeks #60SecondScience Andrew discusses a recent study that examined food selectivity issues in...
The struggles of women who mask their autism
Camouflaging physical and emotional symptoms of autism can help female sufferers maintain their...
Children With Disabilities Don’t Make Parents ‘Special’
“God gives ‘special kids’ to ‘special parents.’” You’ve probably heard the statement. You may have even said...
The top ten things parents should know about girls on the spectrum
A Spectrum Women collaboration, edited by Maura Campbell In honour of International Women’s Day, the...
How to ease anxiety with the 54321 trick
When anxiety threatens our peace of mind, it can be difficult to stay in the moment. But one mindfulness...
Anxiety in the Classroom
Sometimes anxiety is easy to identify — like when a child is feeling nervous before a test at school. Other...
Are You Teaching Deeply, or Redirecting Behavior?
Several years ago I was working with a five-year-old boy named Drew. One morning at school, he was hanging...
What to Do (and Not Do) When Children Are Anxious
When children are chronically anxious, even the most well-meaning parents can fall into a negative cycle...