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I am a father of one of those 1 in 59. My beautiful daughter Hartley was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder in June 2018 and it would forever change our daily lives. Each week, Hartley receives 28 hours of service intervention, six days a week. Through ABA, PT, OT and speech therapy, and the help…

Sibling clashes and complaints happen in all families, but the path back to connection with siblings with autism requires a clearer roadmap for their brothers and sisters. For younger siblings, they may need help with frustration and sadness when their closest companion “won’t play with me,” or “won’t play right.” Older siblings may need proof…

All children notice when their parents’ eyes light up for them. It’s a precious moment that lets them know in one look just how important they are.  In a family with autism, the reality is a parent’s gaze is more often pulled in the direction of their sibling’s pressing needs.  Brothers and sisters understand this,…

Many questions are asked about autism. Sometimes your child will bring those to you and sometimes your child’s peers or even other adults will approach them. Either situation can be tough for siblings. First, they see how much you are managing and may not want to ask too much. However, when you give information, and…

Today we simply don’t know enough about autism. SPARK—a landmark autism genetic research project—aims to make important and unprecedented progress possible. SPARK stands for ‘Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge,’ and the mission is simple: They want to speed up research and advance our understanding of autism to help improve lives. SPARK has partnered…

Siblings of persons with autism share many of the worries that parents have; isolation, guilt, concerns about the future, and what others may think. Siblings need information and support in order to address these concerns and to encourage healthy family bonds. What Can You Do with Siblings This Month? Watch this video together: Amazing Things…