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Parents with Autism: How to Prepare Your Home

10/10/2018

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Guest blog by Ashley Taylor of DisabledParents.org

Parents with autism spectrum disorder face so many challenges. They may have to overcome their sensory overstimulation in order to keep up with household chores or their children. People they encounter might place the burden of stigma on the parent as they misunderstand autism disorder. However, many parents find that their autism actually has some benefits. They have insight and are more empathetic toward their children when they struggle with emotions. Or they find that while they are caring for their kids they are able to “hyperfocus” on the little ones. The point is, parents with autism have struggles and strengths just like any other parent.


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Simple Ways Workplaces can be More Neurodiverse

8/22/2017

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By Lucy Wyndham, freelance writer

Neurodiversity is the idea that the neurological differences behind autism, ADHD, and many other intellectual disabilities are the result of normal variations in the human genomes and not pathologies to be cured. Autistic individuals have long found it difficult to find employment, but as the concept of neurodiversity is beginning to take root, companies have begun to recognize the benefit of hiring neurodiverse talent.


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They Love to be on Time

5/8/2017

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By Patty Pacelli

Like many people with autism, our son Trevor has always been very aware of time, and likes to stick to a schedule. He owned and used a watch from preschool on, and that attention to timeliness helped him when he had a job. Because autistic individuals thrive on routine, schedules and predictability, they will rarely, if ever, be late to work or meetings, which is a dream for employers.


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My Post-College Career Journey with Autism

2/8/2017

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By Trevor Pacelli

I may land on the autism spectrum, I may have delayed speech development, I may be at times discomforting to talk to in person, I may get tired easily from being out a lot, but I still have proven that I’m just as capable as everybody else in working a satisfying career.


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Equipping Your Home For a Special Needs Child

2/1/2017

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--By Paul Deniken, Guest Blogger from DadKnowsDIY.com.

It’s important to accept that a normal home might not be safe or comfortable for a child with special needs. Most of the time, modifications must be made that ensure the child has the opportunity to be mobile and self-sufficient. “Home Modification” may sound like a scary, expensive task - but in reality there are plenty of reasonable, economical, and even eco-friendly ways to fit your house for someone with special needs.


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How to Build an Autism-Friendly Workplace

3/26/2014

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By Patty Pacelli

Our son Trevor was diagnosed with a high functioning form of autism in kindergarten. From very early on, we noticed some things about Trevor that were not typical in other children his age.  His ability to focus on tasks was extraordinary.  He was (and still is) very schedule-oriented.  His reliability in doing household chores without being reminded was a thing most parents only dream of.  Now a junior in college, Trevor continues to learn to leverage his strengths to help him build relationships, get good grades, and prepare himself as a functioning member of society.


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Flying Alone with Autism

12/9/2013

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By Patty Pacelli

Trevor is flying home from college this weekend, and it will be his first time flying by himself. As his mom, I'm not too worried about him, because he has flown at least once a year during his life, but never alone. I wanted to write some tips about flying alone to help others who might be flying by themselves this season, with or without autism.


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Why I Love "It's a Small World"

11/9/2013

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By Trevor Pacelli

If you're like me, every few years growing up you would spend a good amount of time at a Disney theme park with your family, friends, sweetheart, or siblings. 


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Your Autistic Child Away at College

9/12/2013

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By Patty Pacelli

This is Patty, Trevor's mom. Trevor spent the two years after high school living at home and attending our local community college. He received his AA, and we all decided Trevor was ready to go away to a university and get his Bachelor's degree. In March of 2013, after creating extensive charts and mathematical rating systems to aid in his decision, he chose Arizona State University in Tempe. Thus began the preparations, like any student would make, plus a few additional concerns due to the autism factor. His dad and I spent a lot of time discussing everything we could think of with Trevor, and he was full of questions.


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    Inspiration for Life with Autism

    This blog has a variety of articles about people living life with autism, and topics and ideas that can help in the journey. Guest bloggers are welcome. Inspired by Trevor, a young adult film critic, photographer and college graduate on the autism spectrum. 

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