Playing at the Park
The playground provides a large space for motor movement and many chances to
Autism
Advocacy Tips for the Long Haul
Advocacy Tips for the Long Haul Recently I talked to my son’s first elementary school Principal. She marveled at the progress he had made from his first days in the...
Real Moms Share: Beth Kuklinski Shares about “The Gift”
Beth Kuklinski Shares about “The Gift” Eleven years ago I became a mother to a boy and girl set of twins. Two short years after that, my son, Jon, began...
Emerging Through Autism Through Jewish Music
The beginning: My journey in Jewish music (I’m a “newbie” Cantorial Soloist, songleader and teacher) began after our middle son, Evan, was diagnosed with High Functioning Autism, and was singularly...
2012 Cover Winner: Dani Wykes
Dani Wykes, winner of this year’s Mom & Me contest, shown with: Parker, 8 (blue vest), Presten, 7 (green vest), and Keelie, 7 (pink vest). In 2006, all 3 of...
Barren Heights Retreat Brings Families Together
Recreational activities like boating or tennis can be difficult to fully enjoy as a family when there is a heavy focus on
Fitness Challenge
Fitness Challenge Having written dozens of articles about fitness for the autism and special needs population over the past 8 years I’ve learned, omitted, added, and altogether changed much of...
A New Year & a New Autism Model Is Emerging
A New Year & a New Autism Model Is Emerging Autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that is characterized by malfunctions in social interaction, communication, behavioral stereotypes,...
The New Rules Of Adaptive P.E.
Adaptive P.E. Most of the Adaptive Physical Education programs that I have either observed or been briefed upon fit into one of three categories: Are based on units of team...
5 Ways Fitness Can Improve Autism Symptoms
Fitness Can Improve Autism Symptoms If you live or work with someone on the autism spectrum, you are familiar with the challenges of daily life. Many of the common symptoms...
