The Stress of Recess for Children with Autism

Posted by on Wednesday, June 15th, 2011

Parents of children with autism are painfully aware that recess time can be the worst part of their child’s school day. The piercing sound of the bell signals a time of loud, chaotic activity that is in and of itself difficult, but the inability to interact and play with their peers makes it a time [...]

READ MORE Posted in Autism Activities, Autism Awareness, Autism Support, Bullying Comments 6 Comments »

Students Advocate Against Bullying in Schools

Posted by on Tuesday, May 10th, 2011

Parents of children with autism are painfully aware of bullying, but often feel helpless when it comes to protecting their child in a school environment. Some wise children have taken it upon themselves to address the issue head-on. Last month in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a group of teenagers testified on bullying in their schools. They [...]

READ MORE Posted in Autism Awareness, Bullying, Education, Michigan Comments No Comments »

 
 
 

Terms & Privacy Policy

All information in this site is presented for support and educational purposes only. It is not intended to substitute for medical treatment or visiting a licensed medical physician. Visitors who desire to apply or use any information listed herein are urged to consult with licensed healthcare professionals first. All information is deemed reliable but its accuracy can't be guaranteed.

Read our full TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Read our PRIVACY POLICY

Did You Know?

  • * In 1970, Autism affected 1 out of 10,000 children
  • * Autism now affects 1 out of 88 children
  • * Autism affects 1 in 54 boys
  • * 1.7 million Americans have some form of autism
  • * 4 out of 5 autistic children are boys

RSS Latest Article Entries

  • Children With Autism Detect Motion Twice as Fast May 22, 2013
    Recent studies at Vanderbilt University and the University of Rochester reveal a startling discovery about autism.  In testing a common theory about autism that overwhelming sensory stimulation inhibits other brain functions, researchers decided to study how kids with autism process moving images.  They found that children with autism detect simple movement […]
 

Home - Autism Symptoms - Autism Videos - Autism Organizations - Autism Message Boards - Articles - Autism Recipes - Hyperlexia - Fragile X - Autism Jewelry - Tag Cloud - AQ Test - Contact