My goal with The Autism Dad blog is to educate people and help them better understand what life can be like for families with a special needs child.
Autism Spectrum Test, measuring Autism Spectrum Disorders across 10 different scales.
PTSD co-occurs w/ autism at unfathomable rates. A prevalence rate of PTSD 32-60% among Autistics has been reported (compared to 4% of general population). Autistic women (and likely other marginalized groups) are at a higher risk of being victimized & more likely to develop PTSD following a tra
There are many autism resources available. Examples include informational guides, online communities, and access to medical care.
Pooky bears, I’ve written often about having Autism – you can find all my writings about it & recommended resources here. Today I wanted to share with you a quick poster on what helps with managing my Autism. Pop your details in the form below to download! Most of these tools are there to help […]
Discover the best natural detox for kids. Natural solutions for kids with autism. Learn how to help your child's overall health today!
The signs of high functioning autism are more subtle than classic autism and may go unnoticed until your child is older and there are more social demands.
The trifecta of Borderline Personality Disorder, ADHD, and Autism paints an incredibly complex picture
There are many autism resources available. Examples include informational guides, online communities, and access to medical care.
BPD vs Autism, what are the differences? Click here to learn how to discern Autism from borderline personality disorder.
If you've been wondering if you're autistic, you need this post with signs of autism in adults that may have been missed as children! It's a goldmine!
A look at stimming behaviors, including the types of stimming in autism and common examples of stimming in autism
Pathological demand avoidance is part of the autism spectrum.Parents must learn the right strategies for reducing avoidance behaviors and anxiety in PDA ...
Take this adult autism test to identify potential signs of autism and gain a deeper understanding of yourself. Its free and gives instant results!
Asperger's syndrome is a neurological disorder and is a form of autism spectrum disorder. Learn more about Asperger's syndrome in teenagers in this post.
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Create your very own Autism Manual today with examples and templates to help guide you. Understanding the Autism Spectrum within your child. https://supermominfinity.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Autism.png
Inside: It's April, so we're going to be bombarded with Autism Awareness. Here are some awful examples of autism ableism that are a part of
As you may know, 2 of my 4 children have been diagnosed with autism. I get lots of questions from Mums worried that their child ... Read More
Autism vs OCD, what are the differences? Click here to learn more about the overlap and how psychologists tell them apart.
Join us in this post as we talk about autism safe foods, sensory sensitivities, familiarity and routines for autistic people!
The connection between our children's gut health their brain is amazing. Gut health and autism are connected and what you feed your child will effect them.
Does my child have autism or ADHD? How do you know when it's autism or ADHD? What is the difference between them?
TW/Content note: Abuse of autistic people; demonstrative use of disability slur; self-injury; in-depth descriptions of being in the middle of a meltdown. UPDATE: The article on The Mighty that led …
Awareness of autism is on the rise and we're getting better at identifying non-stereotypical presentations in children. However, this leaves a lost generation of Autistic adults who have gone through their lives undiagnosed. This article unpacks what autism is, Autistic masking and two common presen
ADHD vs Autism, what's the difference? Click here to get an overview of Autism and ADHD and learn how to spot the difference.
Looking for a way to understand or explain why we say "autism" and not "autism spectrum disorder", "autistic individual" and not "individual with autism", or "needing high level of support" not "low functioning" then this resource is for you! An invaluable information sheet for learning how to use more neurodiverse affirming language. This resource includes the neuroaffirming language to use with an explanation for why we use each term over its outdated counterpart. This resource be provided to parents, family members, health-care professionals, and educators so we can all do better by our autistic community. This resource has been made in line with the neurodiverse affirming movement- a human rights movement led by autistic adults. It reframes autism as a difference and not a disorder. People exist, communicate, experience, play, think, and learn in different ways and this can be embraced and celebrated. The language that we use to describe difference holds significance and impacts the way we think about it. Autistic people have asked that we change our language to be more affirming of neurodiversity. Made by a speech-language pathologist. ND affirming because this information has been informed directly by the voices of autistic people. You may also like: Neurodiversity Information Sheet Neurodiverse Affirming Supports in the Classroom Gestalt Language Processing Info Sheet Supporting Autistic Kids in School
Resources, tips, and materials to help you, help children with autism
5 important things about autism and hyperlexia that I learned from listening to a presentation by Dr. Temple Grandin
