Childhood Autism

I knew my youngest son was different, so I made it my mission to help him navigate this world as a child with Aspergers.

Accepting that my son has autism was unpredictable, and I continue to learn more as this autism journey continues. Now that Jeremy is a teenager, I was surprised for the second time. The doctors in Boston, Massachusetts, told me that my son has a seizure called a tonic-clonic seizure.

I wanted to share my personal journey about my son Jeremy who was diagnosed with autism. He's also nonverbal and is developmentally delayed. He has a supportive family and a team of doctors in Boston, Massachusetts.

There are many things you should never say to the parent of a child with autism. Here is that list and the reasons why.

It's hard to make the choice to put your child on daily medicines. In this article, I discuss the medications my autistic child has been prescribed—in particular, Intuniv, Concerta, Vyvanse, Risperidone, and Clonidine.

A weighted lap pad may have a calming effect on those who are high-energy, sensory-seeking individuals. It may also help improve attention and potentially decrease less desirable behaviors.

My nephew PJ, shares his experience living with Asperger's and how it has affected his life—both negatively and positively. What It's Like Living With Asperger's Syndrome (on the Autism Spectrum)