Can Cotton Balls Help Teach Kids With Autism?

New Tools and Strategies for Educating Children Who Face a Daunting Array of Challenges

There’s a saying among families who have kids on the autism spectrum: If you’ve met one kid with autism, you’ve met one kid with autism. Those on the spectrum have challenges socializing, communicating, and behaving in typical ways. But while some may have no interest in other people, others may be so interested in joining a group at play that they jump in without asking permission. Some repeat phrases said to them over and over; others don’t say much at all. With such a complicated set of symptoms, there is …

How My Son’s Autism Education Educated Me

My 6-Year-Old Has to Be Taught Language, Play, and Social Skills. To Get Him the Help He Needs, I’ve Had to Learn New Skills, Too.

“Freeze!”

The kindergartners stop what they are doing.

“Now, everybody stomp your feet!” The children oblige and watch carefully for their teacher’s next command.

“Everybody freeze again!”

“Good,” she compliments them. Her …

The Autism Job Club

Everyone Today Needs a Job Network. Especially Those On the Spectrum.

On the first Saturday of each month, we of the Autism Job Club of the Bay Area gather at 10 a.m. at the Arc building at Howard and 11th Streets …