As we enter 2010, we again are facing the great autism debate regarding vaccinations and causes. This is definitely a hot topic, and the topic itself cannot be denied. Amidst this firestorm, the issues prevalent on both sides are manifest and I am sure that the collateral damage is going to continue to be felt. People are going to want to utilize whatever media they can to continue their disputes with pharmaceuticals. LINK Autism Leadership is here to serve as an educational center to deal with… Continue

My son, Jimmy, is a collector and has been since he was 2. He started out collecting stuffed toys,… pretty typical for a kid. His collection of stuffed toys grew extensively for about a year, and it seemed that everywhere he went he collected a new one. However, the collection in this case, was not the remarkable part. The remarkable part was that he could tell me where and from whom EVERY toy originated. I used to routinely quiz him just to check his acuity. In a couple of years, he started col… Continue

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Ehlers and Gilllburg (1993) indicated that twenty years ago no one received the diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome, also called Asperger Disorder. Despite discrepancies in the estimates, the numbers of children diagnosed every year are increasing. Autism Disorders in general are now diagnosed on an average of 1 out of 110 individuals. Increases in the number of diagnoses every year reflect diagnostic criteria and impact the level of potential services available to families. Asperger Sy… Continue

Advocating for parents of children with autism in an educational setting can be a delicate process for all of the parties involved. This is a helpful (alphabetical) guide purposed to enable educational professionals to understand the roles and responsibilities of individuals impacted by autism in terms of the advocacy process and education. As parents enter the sometimes mysterious world of the special education process, advocacy is needed to help parents make the best decisions for their child.… Continue