by Leigh | Feb 7, 2012 | About Autism Spectrum Disorder
Autism. For many, this word conjures up images of children either completely out of control or so withdrawn they can barely function. But these images are extreme examples of autism – a complex disorder than manifests in a variety of ways and at different ages. In its...
by Leigh | Jan 24, 2012 | Parenting on the Spectrum
It’s not uncommon for children on the spectrum to gravitate toward video and computer games, especially since they receive the stimulation they crave through the visual cues. Channeled correctly, video games can become an energetic outlet and learning tool for your...
by Leigh | Jan 24, 2012 | About LU2P
A mother always knows. When my son began “acting out” at 18 months, I was confused and concerned. But as a first-time mom, I didn’t listen to my instincts and kept looking for other reasons for his behavior. By the time he was 24-months-old, I learned his behavior had...