December 30, 2020
Growing up, school for me was, in a word, difficult. I knew this ever since...
Peer Support Brings Hope and Strength for Autism Communities
December 16, 2020
The Meaning of Peer Support in Behavioral Health What comes to mind when you think...
On The Spectrum, Under the Radar: My Experience with Misdiagnosis
December 02, 2020
My mom once told me a story about a doctor’s visit, a check-up that I...
How to Succeed in Your Child’s IEP Meetings
November 18, 2020
This blog post has been adapted from “Chapter Two: Individualized Education Programs” of OAR’s resource...
Being Social in Isolation Through Social Media
November 04, 2020
Right now, in the midst of the pandemic, the autistic community is in a very...
4 Best Practices to Reinforce Lessons Learned in Speech Therapy
October 21, 2020
Whether your child struggles with nonverbal communication or has atypical speech patterns, therapy should not...
Becoming Best Friends with your Autistic Sibling
October 07, 2020
In a time like this where change is inevitable, some autistic children need constant support...
September 23, 2020
My name is Ariel Coburn and I am a self-advocate. I have been drawing for...
The Challenges in Rural Areas For Autism Treatment
September 09, 2020
Living in a rural area has made getting the right diagnosis and proper treatment for...
Safety in the Home for Children with Autism
August 26, 2020
All parents have household safety concerns, usually starting when their child begins crawling around the...
Military Spouses Championing Reform in Special Education
August 12, 2020
COVID-19 has disrupted economies, households, healthcare and our children’s education. This spring, over a million...
The Six Sections of an Autism Research Study
July 29, 2020
This blog post has been adapted from Chapter 5 of OAR’s resource “A Parent’s Guide...
