Are Autism Service Animals Required in an IEP
Autism Service Animals - Required in the IEP? NOT! Which law applies? ADA or IDEA? By Diane Wiscarson, Esq. Service animals, usually dogs, can provide excellent support for people with Autism Spectrum...
View ArticleCreating Visuals Instantly for Unpredictable Activities
Creating Visuals Instantly for Unpredictable Activities - By Judy Endow, MSW, LCSW - As an adult with autism, knowing what will happen during each day is important to me. For children, who have much...
View ArticleFrom the Publisher – Winter 2017 Spectrums Magazine
Spectrums Magazine Winter 2017 issue features include: 12 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer • Autism is Agape (Love) • An Expedition to Entrepreneurship • Before and After School Activities • Specialty...
View ArticleAn Expedition to Entrepreneurship – Interview with Spencer Kelly
An Expedition to Entrepreneurship by Karen Krejcha In many ways, Spencer Kelly is a typical teenager. He enjoys talking with friends, riding his bike and playing strategic games. However, Spencer...
View ArticleThe Inside of Me by Matteo Musso
This insightful poem by Matteo Musso was initially published on his website, www.matteomusso.com and with permission, it was reprinted in Spectrums Magazine Winter 2017 issue. The Inside of Me How deep...
View ArticleAutistic Characters in Fiction
Autistic Characters in Fiction Audience input leads to progress By Brian Tashima - Fictional characters with autism-like traits have been around for quite a while. Some of the more prominent examples...
View Article#UsToo #MeToo – Sexual Assault in the Autism Community
#UsToo #MeToo - You are not alone - Sexual Assault in the Autism Community - By your sisters and brothers in solidarity - This article originally appeared on pages 10 -13 in the Winter 2017 edition of...
View ArticleLuke’s Journey Autism Fund Accepting Applications
Luke’s Journey Autism Fund helps Families Grant application deadline is 12/31/2017 By Karen Krejcha Luke’s Journey Autism Fund is now accepting grant applications through December 31st, 2017. Luke’s...
View ArticleSpecialty Athletic Training interview with Ryan Lockard
Specialty Athletic Training Physical Fitness for All Abilities By John Krejcha The benefits of a good physical fitness routine, for the autism population as well as those with special health care...
View ArticleAll Our Students – Every Child Deserves to Learn
All Our Students Every Child Deserves to Learn By Aaron Blackwelder According to a study from the Centers for Disease Control (2012), about 1 in 68 children are identified on the Autism Spectrum. In...
View ArticleAutism and Mental Health: The Autistic Operating System
Autism and Mental Health: The Autistic Operating System By Judy Endow, MSW, LCSW - As an adult with autism, knowing what will happen during each day is important to me. For children, who have much less...
View ArticleBefore and After School Activities – Legal supports
Before and After School Activities What supports must a school provide? by Diane Wiscarson and Kelsey Coulter, Attorneys at Wiscarson Law After-school clubs, sports teams, carnivals, dances, and other...
View Article5 Healthy Holiday Exercise Ideas
Healthy Holiday Exercise Ideas Winter Fun without the Sun by Ryan Lockard, CSCS, CFNS Winter is coming, which means your life is about to be a little more chaotic than it already is. Changes in...
View ArticleAutism is Agape (Love)
Autism is Agape - Looking through the lens of acceptance By Karen Krejcha Local teenage filmmaker, Imani Chapin, has two younger brothers on the autism spectrum. She loves them immensely and advocates...
View ArticleSome Good News and Some Bad News
This blog post was originally an article on pages 18 and 19 in the Winter 2017 issue of Spectrums Magazine, a nonprofit publication of Autism Empowerment Dear Spectrums Magazine readers and Autism...
View Article12 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer
12 Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer - We All Have Gifts to Give By Karen Krejcha The holiday season is a time for giving, sharing and spreading holiday joy. As the classic Andy Williams song goes, It's the...
View ArticleWelcome to Spectrum Life Magazine – Your Questions Answered
We've rebranded and expanded! Welcome to the first issue of Spectrum Life Magazine, a nonprofit publication and program of Autism Empowerment. Formerly known as Spectrums Magazine, we recently changed...
View ArticleAE Dads Support Group Important Update
IMPORTANT UPDATE regarding the Autism Empowerment Dads Support Group: Hello! The reason I am writing this blog is to give you an update on the formatting of Autism Empowerment’s support for Dads. Since...
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