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Keeping Siblings and Their Possessions Safe

Keeping Siblings and Their Possessions Safe

July 30, 2019

Many children with ASD engage in verbal and physical behaviors that may be upsetting to others as they attempt to communicate and navigate their world. Siblings are most often in the path of these behaviors along with the things they value. Creating safety around the most vulnerable family members becomes a priority for parents who…

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ACES Father Raises Money for Autism Speaks

ACES Father Raises Money for Autism Speaks

July 29, 2019

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…

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Helping Siblings with Interactions

Helping Siblings with Interactions

June 12, 2019

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…

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Siblings&#8217; Time Alone with Parents

Siblings’ Time Alone with Parents

May 24, 2019

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,…

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Siblings&#8217; Questions About Autism

Siblings’ Questions About Autism

April 17, 2019

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…

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ACES and SPARK Join Forces

ACES and SPARK Join Forces

March 29, 2019

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…

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