Actress Jenny McCarthy speaks openly about her role as an advocate for children with autism and her family life. When Jenny’s son Evan was diagnosed with autism at age two, McCarthy decided that she needed to do more to promote autism awareness. She is the author of a book about autism, ‘Louder Than Words’ and
Autism awareness is growing at a rapid pace, but there is always more information being discovered every day. Here are five facts everybody should know about autism! There are many children living with autism spectrum disorder around the world. They require additional resources and support as they grow into young adults. Even though awareness and
Swinging and spinning using an autism swing could be just what your child needs! The vestibular system inside our bodies is based on the inner ear and helps to control how we feel when we’re put into different motion situations. The information from the vestibular system is sent to our brains and helps to control
Fewer video games and more interaction and work experience are needed by kids with autism advised by well-known professor Temple Grandin Temple Grandin, a renowned writer, and professor from Colorado State University has pushed the idea that teenagers with autism should be seeking employment or work experience as soon as possible. Grandin has been
The Sesame Street theme park in Philadelphia has received the world’s first autism certification accreditation.The park, Sesame Place, is based on the world-famous television show Sesame Street which has been shown around the world for almost fifty years. The park received their accreditation after initiatives in staff development where all staff at the park underwent
