What You Need To Know About Autism
Autism is a demanding and relentless disorder. Parents, who are often blamed for the seeming lack of parental control, need a support team that understands the entire scope of needs. The child often overrides the daily demands placed upon the family. For example, a trip to the store may not seem like a good idea considering the stress of the day on the tired and ready-to-melt-down autistic child, but it may be vital to provide the necessary goods for the family.
There are no seemingly absolute answers for children on the autism spectrum. Children's conditions and abilities differ widely. Family needs and resources greatly affect the outcome of any recommended treatment and hope for progress. Autism creates the need for special services in nutrition, daily life skills, social interaction, medication, education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language development, and more. Throughout all these, early intervention has been a focus.
There are no seemingly absolute answers for children on the autism spectrum. Children's conditions and abilities differ widely. Family needs and resources greatly affect the outcome of any recommended treatment and hope for progress. Autism creates the need for special services in nutrition, daily life skills, social interaction, medication, education, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language development, and more. Throughout all these, early intervention has been a focus.
Success with a Variety of Interventions
Janis Miskimins graduated from the University of Kansas in 1991 with a Master's Degree in Education with an emphasis in Counseling Psychology. She has years of experience working with and advocating for children and families. With the adoption of her son, who is now 12 and has been diagnosed with Asperger's, she has worked mostly with cognitive developmental theories on a 24/7 basis in her home and with the public schools her son has attended.