Think high school years are challenging? Try going through them with Asperger Syndrome

Posted by Patricia Wright on May 11th, 2009

Many individuals with Asperger Syndrome report that high school years are particularly challenging. Self advocacy is especially important as these children grow into adulthood.The Global and Regional Asperger Syndrome Partnership (GRASP) is an organization led and governed by individuals with Asperger Syndrome. From their web site:What makes GRASP unique, other than its proven four year-old support group network, its …Read More » »

Book review: Robert Hughes’ “Running with Walker: A Memoir”

Posted by Patricia Wright on December 31st, 2008

During one of my many visits to Easter Seals Chicago Metropolitan, I had the good fortune of meeting Robert Hughes. Hughes is the author of a memoir called Running with Walker — …Read More » »

Living with Autism Study reveals parents’ fears for their children with autism

Posted by Patricia Wright on December 16th, 2008

The one consistent message Easter Seals hears from families — after the initial apprehension and anxiety of learning their child has autism – is an overwhelming concern about the life-long supports their child with autism may need to be independent.

Until today, we have had no data to quantify what we’ve heard anecdotally over the years. So Easter Seals worked with …Read More » »

Book Review: Meme Hieneman, Karen Chiles, and Jane Sergay’s “Parenting with Positive Behavior Support”

Posted by Lynn Sinnott on October 1st, 2008

Parenting with Positive Behavioral Support: A Practical Guide to Resolving Your Child’s Difficult Behavior is a must-read for parents who have children with behavior problems. The guide book is easy …Read More » »