Autism Lessons I’ve Learned on My Autism Journey for Parents and Professionals
Welcome to the very first episode of my brand new podcast! My podcast is specifically designed for both parents and professionals in the autism world who want to turn things around for their children or clients, be less stressed and lead happier lives. Today, I’ll be sharing my top autism lessons I learned through my […]
Preventing Autism – Is It Possible?
Can autism be prevented? This is often a topic of debate. So, today I’m going to be sharing my opinion about preventing autism.https://youtu.be/ZieqoxgeV4Y?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkj7CXOew7BRQ1qGq4CY2PdT Each week I provide you with some of my ideas about turning autism around, so if you haven’t subscribed to my YouTube channel, you can do that now. Preventing autism is a […]
ADHD vs. Autism – Differences, Early Signs & Next Steps
When toddlers are inattentive, hyper focused on certain topics or items, or extremely hyperactive, both professionals and parents wonder if it’s normal, if it’s just a phase, or if it’s ADHD or autism. Today, I want to discuss ADHD vs. autism symptoms in very young children and the treatment for both.https://youtu.be/HX4Zbfy72NU?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgx-VTb91Nwm4XBr5oj64wu Each week, I provide […]
High Functioning Autism vs. Low Functioning Autism: Is There a Difference?
When my son Lucas was young, I thought he had high functioning autism because he was included in typical toddler preschool classes and was warm and cuddly with me. But now most would consider Lucas low functioning. After two decades in the autism world, I really don’t like the terms “high functioning” and “low functioning”.
Autism and Eye Contact: Should You Be Teaching Eye Contact to Children with Autism?
Many children with autism spectrum disorder struggle with and have poor eye contact. Both parents and professionals often wonder if we should focus on teaching eye contact, and, if so, how to teach this important nonverbal skill. Today I’m going to get on my soapbox about autism and eye contact.https://youtu.be/K_DJOuj51jQ?list=PL0_NcGwhzOkgJyrVcd3ZISX6_KfxOsNAt Each week I provide you […]