Autism Awareness Month feature presented by SPARK By Marina Sarris The Austins suspected that their middle child, Camryn, had autism, but her teachers and doctor did not. Perhaps it was because Camryn did not fit the traditional picture of someone with autism. Camryn is talkative, female, and black. Camryn was one of only a handful of black children in her small, … [Read more...] about How one African American family learned of daughter’s special gift of autism
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National Autism Awareness Month (Conclusion)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This month, this column has placed the spotlight on autism to raise awareness. There is nothing more frustrating to a parent than when they get 'the evil eye' when their child has an emotional meltdown or outburst in public. It is often not due to bad parenting, but it may be their child has been diagnosed with … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Conclusion)
National Autism Awareness Month (Week Three)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th This writer mentioned in the initial article of this series that the motivation for this series came from a co-worker whose grandson was diagnosed with autism. When my co-worker spoke with her daughter regarding her grandson’s perceived developmental delays, she immediately began looking for answers for her son’s … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Week Three)
National Autism Awareness Month (Week Two)
The Counseling Corner Every family should be allowed to attend the good old favorite pastime, the movies. Thanks to AMC and Marcus Theatres, children and adults living with autism and other special needs, have the ability to enjoy a movie night, too, with the availability of sensory friendly films. AMC Theaters AMC has partnered with the Autism Society to offer unique … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Week Two)
National Autism Awareness Month (Week One)
The Counseling Corner By Rev. Judith T. Lester, B.Min. M.Th For the month of April, this writer will bring awareness to autism. Recently a co-worker shared with me that her grandson had been recently diagnosed with autism. Her grandson is 2-1/2 years old, but my co-worker admitted she noticed developmental delays beginning much earlier. She and her husband debated whether … [Read more...] about National Autism Awareness Month (Week One)