by Jeanne Beard | Jul 19, 2016 | Blog
As our understanding of Autism grows, we adapt our methods of relating and communicating to better suit our autistic loved one’s understanding of the world. Because those individuals with autism are not receiving and integrating social information like the rest... by Jeanne Beard | Jul 8, 2016 | Blog
The lack of autism funding at the state level for services leaves parents and families with an autistic member in a tight spot. Qualified resources are hard to find regardless of the funding, but as state programs shrink, families must turn to private sources for... by Jeanne Beard | Jun 24, 2016 | Blog
Beyond being healthy and strong ourselves, the next best strategy for helping those on the autism spectrum is to understand the difference between our social nature and the non-social orientation of the person with autism. That perspective allows us to develop a... by Jeanne Beard | Nov 22, 2015 | Blog
This past weekend I was as at an Autism and Special Needs seminar designed to deliver information to parents and professionals about autism and autism resources. Other than at my booth, the attention was entirely on the individual with autism. I get it. I was there... by Jeanne Beard | Nov 17, 2015 | Blog
The person on the spectrum faces tremendous challenges in life. Those of us surrounding that person also face significant new challenges related to dealing with autism, an experience that can be very confusing and painful for us, as well. We struggle when they... by Jeanne Beard | Nov 11, 2015 | Blog
My message is simple and clear: as parents, siblings, family members, teachers, professionals or support staff of those on the autism spectrum, we are part of the autism equation. We have our own emotional experience that develops in response to living with autism,...
