I would love it if there were some form of identifier for people who were autism friendly[…]That would identify for me, as a parent [of a person on the autism spectrum], saying, “Oh this person understands, this communication is going to be a little bit of a challenge.” It occurre...
Ronan’s needs were still pretty great, and my other kids’ afterschool and sports schedules kept me pretty busy. I longed to use my brain in a different capacity again, but the very thought of being back in the classroom seemed overwhelming. My friend texted more info and asked...
The Autism Faith Network began in 2016 with the goal of equipping faith-based communities to become more autism friendly. Here’s how it got started. Our Beginning Our Mission We seek to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world!
and funders with the aim of establishing a clinical and research agenda for improving physical health and well-being. The main priorities identified included: the need for systematic study of barriers to effective healthcare; the identification of what constitutes an “autism friendly” health ...
For right now, I’m going to focus on the beauty and peacefulness of the picture. Casey is sitting near me, listening to music and giggling. Rob is happily building Christmas trees with his Legos. It’s starting to snow outside. Autism isn’t always easy, but it does have a certain ...
The Autism Faith Network began in 2016 with the goal of equipping faith-based communities to become more autism friendly. Here’s how it got started. Our Beginning Our Mission We seek to spread autism awareness, acceptance and inclusion in local and faith-based communities all over the world...
We see that being offered in grocery stores, shopping centers and movie theatres in the form of sensory-friendly activities, with recognizing emotional support animals, and with the addition of para-professional assistance. I’m not saying any of that is a terrible thing; it’s that it’s ...
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We’ve made other adjustments like sensitive Santas in stores at Christmas, autism-friendly movie showings, sensory/calming rooms in schools, to name only a few. And as this population of autistic children ages out of school and into the adult population, many more adjustments will have to be...