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Brown Bag Lunch Series: Robert & NEADS Service Dog Cohen

We welcomed Robert Chalmers with his NEADS Service Dog Cohen to campus to speak to us about his autism disability. His talk was a great testimony to how his life is impacted by his disability and how much his Service Dog assists him. He was joined by his family, who also spoke about the impact…

Fathering Autism – a Vlog

Fathering Autism has a really unique and honest perspective on life with an autistic daughter/family member. The channel is run by dad, Asa, and is filmed in a vlog style of their day-to-day. A lot of it focuses on his daughter, Abby, who is autistic and non-verbal. We’ve selected a few videos below that seemed…

Appropriate Terms to Use about Disabilities

While there are varying preferences regarding disability terminology, there are some terms which should never be used as they are not respectful of disabled people. The below is not an exhaustive list, but is meant to provide some practical guidance and explanation for terms no longer in use and the recommended alternative.

The Dos & Don’ts When Interacting With Autistic Children

Autistic children are as individual as any children, so there aren’t set rules on how to interact with them. But there are some general things you can consider to increase the likelihood of positive experiences. This involves learning what not to do with an autistic child and what can help to promote healthy interactions. Like…

6 Tips for Interacting Positively with Children on the Autism Spectrum

Six tips for interacting positively with children with autism spectrum disorder: Be patient. Children with autism may need more time to process information. Be kind and flexible. They’re often less able to adapt to new situations. Use gestures or other ways to communicate besides words. Learn how to show interest and affection in ways they…