Coming into college can be tough. For many people, it’s their first time living separate from their parents, and they’re thrown into an environment with many new faces. This adjustment can be especially difficult for students on the Autism Spectrum given their difficulties with executive function and social interactions as well as their higher risk […]
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ASD in the University: Mercyhurst University’s AIM Program
April 12, 2018 by · 1 Comment
As the amount of ASD students attending college increases, there is a drastic need for programs that are designed to acclimate ASD individuals to the intimidating college environment. Many students with autism experience difficulty in adjusting to an independent lifestyle, tackling the increased workload and alternating schedule, and being able to operate in […]
Parents Promoting the Well-Being of their Autistic Children: Home Safety
April 7, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Safety in the home is especially important for autistic children because there are more potential dangers for them than for neurotypical children. In order to create a safe home environment for an autistic child, the parents must first understand the reasons underlying the child’s behavior. At that point, they can begin to modify and teach […]
Parents Promoting the Well-Being of Their Autistic Children: Managing Challenging Behaviors
April 7, 2018 by · 1 Comment
Because every child is unique, there is no universal guide to parenting, but according to Autism Speaks, managing challenging behaviors in autistic children often is, and should be, approached differently than for neurotypical children. Challenging behaviors from children with autism are handled differently by each parent, as they should be. However, there are certain methods […]
Parents Promoting the Well-Being of Their Autistic Children : Outside Assistance
April 6, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Although many parents of autistic children do everything in their power to support their child to the best of their ability, it is still necessary for many parents to turn to outside resources to aid them in providing the care and attention that their child needs. There are many ways in which this outside aid […]
Parents Promoting the Well-Being of Their Autistic Children: Complementary and Alternative Medicine
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Every parent wants what is best for their child, which often requires finding the best care. One study suggests that 40% of families with autistic children have used complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat autism. CAM refers to treatments used in addition to or in place of conventional medicine. Examples of CAM used to […]
Falling in Love with Autism: From Brain to Behavior
April 1, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
DATING IS DIFFICULT, even with finely tuned social skills and a winning personality. Rejection in romantic relationships often leads people to wonder “what they did wrong” and what the heck is even going on. In the US, for the 3.5 million individuals on the autistic spectrum who have impaired communication and social interaction, dating is […]
Falling in Love with Autism: Understanding Romantic Signals
April 1, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
For many, including myself, romance is a foreign and often incomprehensible language. Meeting, understanding, and igniting the spark with another individual is a daunting and complicated task. However, for the neurodiverse community, finding a romantic partner is a much more difficult, and sometimes near-impossible undertaking. The differences in their neurological makeups mean that ASD individuals […]