More Than Just a SNACK*
Food plays a vital role in human life: it provides nutrients for growth and good health. For many people, mealtime is something to look forward to, however, for individuals with autism and their families, it can become a source of major stress. Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often demonstrate repetitive behaviors and selective interests, which can in turn affect what they choose to eat. “Up to 70 percent of parents with children on the autism spectrum report
Facing the Future: “What Will Happen to My Child When I’m Gone?”
Most parents plan on caring for their children until they become self-sufficient adults, starting to build their own lives. However, many parents of children with special needs have a future that they can’t begin to anticipate. For many individuals with autism, an independent life in the future is not guaranteed. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that sometimes causes lifelong developmental delays. This means that some individuals won’t have the capac
