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Autism Headlines Weekly
December 15, 2011
By Autism Society
The Autism Society brings you some of the most interesting news around the Web. This week, accommodations in college, an Autism Society board member provides tips for the holiday season and children meet with a sensitive Santa.
A Serious Illness or an Excuse?
Wall Street Journal
December 13, 2011
Earlier this semester, college senior Leah Nelson
emailed one of her instructors to ask for extra time to complete a paper. "I
have been going through a rough patch lately and am making the decision to
take care of myself this week," Ms. Nelson wrote. Her mental health, she
continued, would "take priority over everything else."
Read more…
Autism Boom: an Epidemic of Disease or of Discovery?
Los
Angeles Times
December 11, 2011
Autism rates have increased
twentyfold in a generation, stirring parents' deepest fears and prompting a
search for answers. But what if the upsurge is not what it appears to be?
Read more…
Hope for Families of Children on the Autistic Spectrum
December 15, 2011
By Autism Society
Parenting a child with autism, ADHD, or other challenges can be an
overwhelming journey. In this informative and encouraging book,
Hope
for Families of Children on the Autistic Spectrum, Lynda T. Young comes
alongside you with a gentle and experienced hand. Lynda discusses everything
from doctor and dental visits to playtimes with friends and family dynamics.
She explains how to handle crisis, how to recognize signs of frustration and
excitement, gives resource chapters including a glossary of terms, and all
the while parents find calm in the midst of struggle.
For more
information, visit
Amazon.
Living with Autism
The demands of living with a person with autism are great, and families frequently experience high levels of stress. Recognizing and preparing for the challenges that are in store will make a tremendous difference to all involved, including parents, siblings, grandparents, extended family, and friends.
The uniqueness of each individual with autism makes the experience of living
with autism different for each family. But there are some consistent themes or
issues that most families will want to be aware of to be able to provide the
best support to the individual and to
family
members.
The Autism Society has developed in-depth information on a
variety of topics related to living with autism. This information is by no means
exhaustive, but it should help to equip families with some of the basic tools
they may need to provide the best outcomes for their loved ones on the autism
spectrum. These publications are available as
free downloads.
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