by Sarah McGuire | May 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Everything happened so fast! Practically overnight, COVID-19 uprooted my son, Ben, from his routine. As the owner-operator of Big Ben’s Shredding, he maintains his business Monday through Friday with support from his direct support professional (DSP), Bill Black. And...
by Sarah McGuire | Mar 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Sun contributor and parent Jen Nardo suggests these considerations for helping your child or sibling with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) enter a new educational program: • If the child is switching school buildings, drive by the new school a couple of times, take...
by Annalisa Ekbladh | Feb 25, 2020 | Resources, Uncategorized
Introducing Table Talk (o Sobremesa, en español). This family-networking dinner is – facilitated by trained family members of individuals with autism. – taking place in each county. – including conversation and childcare provided by Let’s Play. At...
by Sarah McGuire | Feb 7, 2020 | Uncategorized
As the parent of a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), I am a member of my child’s IEP team (the group of professionals that works to implement Casey’s individualized education program as mandated by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act). I am also...
by Sarah McGuire | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
You know what your child with autism spectrum disorder needs. Maybe it’s calming during stressful periods. Maybe your child doesn’t relate to others or recognize their emotions. Or maybe your child doesn’t get that others need care, too. With all these things, the...
by Sarah McGuire | Jan 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
My son, Jared, received his autism diagnosis just over two-and-a-half years ago. It was the week before he started kindergarten, and although my husband and I were expecting the diagnosis, it still brought a great deal of emotion into our lives—and many new things. In...
