http://autism.today.com All About Autism Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:36:17 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Funny how different phases of life bring on  whole sets of different issues.  For many various reasons, most spectrum kids do not have pals to hang out with.  It goes along with the nature of the disorder.  For those children who do find that they desire some sort of interactive ... http://autism.today.com/2008/09/14/what-are-we-gong-to-do-today/ There are many seminars and workshops available to gain more information about the latest info available in regards to our children.  I had stopped actively attending because I did get to a point where I was hearing mostly the same thing over and over again while paying $50 or more ... http://autism.today.com/2008/09/10/workshops-and-seminars/ I am becoming a politic junkie, which is something I thought I would never get in to.  I am actually changing the channels from my favorite sitcom reruns to CNN...  to catch the latest updates on what is going on.  It is turning into a sitcom itself.  People magazine is ... http://autism.today.com/2008/09/01/politics/ For some odd reason IEP services never kick in at the on set of the school year.  It can be really frustrating getting your program in to gear.  Don't assume that because your child is starting school that their paper work is organized and ready to go.  Contact your IU ... http://autism.today.com/2008/08/26/school-is-starting-are-your-services/ About a month after my son was diagnosed, my mother sent me and my husband out to see a movie.  Something About Mary was reviewed as the best comedy around at that time and we felt like a good laugh was what we needed.  In the very first scene a ... http://autism.today.com/2008/08/20/no-so-funny/ Change can be hard to deal with for many of our kids.  It seems just as they start to get into the swing of summer the back to school ads get started.  Although many of our kids actually seem to be more content with the structure of the school year ... http://autism.today.com/2008/08/15/transition-back-to-school/ Tactile aversions effect many children along the spectrum. Small seams and tags in clothes can feel like sand paper rubbing against their skin to some of our kids.  This can make clothes shopping some what challenging.  Sticking to soft cotton clothing is usually a good choice.  T-shirts and underwear with ... http://autism.today.com/2008/08/04/comfy-clothes/ I don't think it is any bodies preference to do their business in a public restroom.  It can be a major issue for our kids on so many levels.  It can be a major issue for us because as our kids age there comes a time when it becomes inappropriate ... http://autism.today.com/2008/08/02/public-restrooms/ Because of the organizing aspect of the senses of individuals along the autistic spectrum they do not necessarily appear tuned in at certain times when in reality they are completely listening and absorbing what is going on.  Do not assume as a caretaker that because they appear spaced out that ... http://autism.today.com/2008/07/31/they-dont-have-to-listen-with-their-eyes/ They make some really way out birthday parties these days.  From rock climbing to simulated war games nothing is to far fetched.   While these activities may seem awesome and cool for some children, they may end up to be to overwhelming for your particular child.  Your average birthday party may ... http://autism.today.com/2008/07/28/the-dreded-birthday-parties/