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ACT Today's goal is to introduce and help facilitate early and on-going treatment by providing the necessary resources (including referrals, funding and guidance) to individuals with autism and their families throughout the United States.

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Autism Network’s Podcastathon
Mar 30, 2023 · original
The Autism Network’s Podcastathon is gearing up for a groundbreaking event on April 4th. In collaboration with prominent podcasts, self-advocates, experts, and other supporters of the autism community, the Podcastathon will aim to live-stream uninterrupted for 44 hours. This unprecedented event will be accessible globally and free of charge to anyone with an internet connection. The Podcastathon will be broadcasted on major platforms like YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and other live streaming services. Each hour will showcase diverse content from leading autism podcasts such as Autism Live, Ask Dr. Doreen, Stories from the Spectrum, The Autism Dadvocate, The Autism Helper, Turn Autism Around with Dr. Mary Barbera, The SJ Childs Show, Just Two Dads, A 25 Year Look Across the Spectrum, Autism: What Now?, among others. Additionally, prominent autism organizations and charities such as The Aut
All Ghouls Gala
Feb 23, 2023 · original
Thank you to everyone who came out to support our All Ghouls Gala fundraiser! We had a fantastic turnout, and it wouldn’t have been possible without your generosity and support. Your contributions will go a long way in helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact in our community. We appreciate each and every one of you! A special thank you to Gary Cole, Fred Melamed, and Joe Mantenga for making a celebrity appearance to help raise awareness. View the gallery! [ See image gallery at www.act-today.org ] The post All Ghouls Gala appeared first on Autism Care Today .
1st Annual AAGA Charity Golf Tournament raises money for Autism Care Today
Jan 17, 2020 · original
ACT would like to thank the AAGA (Asian American Golf Association) and CARD for their tireless efforts in the 1st Annual AAGA Charity Golf Tournament on January 10 & 11th, 2020 in Arizona honoring the Memory of Brandon Luong. The AAGA raised $ 9256.62 for ACT and continues to spread autism awareness in memory of Brandon. The AAGA’s generous donation will help many families affected by autism. We are truly grateful! Special thanks and shout out to Brandon Luong’s family, Hanh, Sean & Ethan and Freddy Robles – Clinical Supervisor/Clinical Manager of the CARD office in Chandler, Arizona and CARD employees for the success of this event. Additionally, we would like to recognize and show our appreciation to these contributing sponsors: Fidus Actuarial Solutions Ham Choi Group Hung Nguyen Classy Nails & Spa – Denny Le Empower Retirement Jonathan Tran The Mahoney Group Seros Finanical Voyas Fina
Top 3 Ways to Create Your Child’s Daily Schedule
Mar 1, 2019 · original
You have probably heard the adage, “When you’ve met one person with autism, you’ve met one person with autism.” This is because individuals with autism are unique in their needs and abilities. However, one common trait is their need for routine and visual schedules to help make their daily lives easier. In the early days of my son’s diagnosis, days felt long, challenging and mentally exhausting. It wasn’t until we started creating daily schedules and routines that life became more manageable for him and our family. The benefits of creating a daily schedule include: Reducing anxiety and behaviors by knowing what to expect Preparing for transitions and easing the changes Providing structure and predictability for the day The good news is that Pinterest is chockfull of printable visual schedule templates. These free resources make it even easier to create and change routines as your child g
A Love Letter to My Autistic Son
Feb 13, 2019 · original
Valentine’s Day brings up many feelings of love, care and concern for family, especially when you have a child with autism. My son, Jack, was diagnosed with high functioning autism spectrum disorder when he was five years old. Since then, we’ve had a roller coaster ride of emotions and experiences. This month is no different, as he was asked to present a poem in front of his second-grade classroom. He was terrified. He delayed selection of his poem. He wrote the words, “I’m Scared” on the submission form. He feared kids would look at him funny, despite him being an avid reader. So, what can you do to help your child, who is fully capable, to work through their fear? While most eight-year old children are nervous about talking in front of their classmates, a child with autism experiences a heightened state of fear and anxiety. I started to help him by writing him a letter… Dear Jack, For
Run Your Own Race
Jan 15, 2019 · original
“Comparison is the source of all suffering” is a quote that as an autism parent, I need to be reminded of often. I often find myself measuring my child’s progress against other children. This goes for comparing to not only typical children but those on the spectrum as well. Recently I took my son off the diploma track at school, deciding to focus on vocational training instead. This required me letting go of some of my expectations and coming to terms with the fact that he may not ever attend college. This was a bitter pill to swallow, and it brought back memories of the day he was diagnosed with autism. I know that coming to terms with where he is developmentally is something I need to accept, but that is easier said than done. In this day of social media, where we are inundated with accomplishments and achievements of family and friends’ children, it’s hard not to compare our own child
How Denial of Symptoms Can Lead to Guilt, Shame and Avoidance
Jan 8, 2019 · original
Between ages 1-5, my son Jack was showing signs of development challenges. My mother’s intuition knew something wasn’t quite right, but I didn’t know what exactly. Trying not to compare Jack’s development to that of my daughter, I convinced myself that what he lacked for his age was simply the developmental differences between girls and boys. I didn’t want to believe something was wrong because I would blame myself for his challenges. During his annual wellness exams by his pediatrician, there were growing concerns of delays in speech, motor skills and social skills. I enrolled him in occupational and speech therapy – a form of play therapy to help him learn these skills starting at eighteen months old. Even then, I believed that his delays may have stemmed from him being born pre-term labor or being a sickly infant with constant ear infections or exposure to antibiotics for extended per
When My Son Conquered the Swing…and Other Proud Autism Mom Moments
Jan 4, 2019 · original
With delays in development, I signed my son, Jack, up for occupational and speech therapy when he was eighteen months old. I wasn’t sure what to expect – at first – but his therapists jumped right in. His first occupational therapy session was to sit and sway in a raindrop, sensory swing. To me, it looked fun and cozy; kind of like being wrapped in a full body hug. Jack hated it. As his therapist tried to soothe him and rock the swing gently, his cries of fear became tears of anger. He would see glimpses of me when he poked his head out of the swing. I can remember the daggers coming out of his eyes expressing, “Mama – why are you doing this to me?” The tears started to roll down my face. During the next session, he started with tumbling exercises. It wasn’t until then that I noticed Jack’s climbing was uncoordinated. When he walked, he didn’t have much balance and would fall repeatedly.
My “Love-Hate” Relationship with My Son’s Kindergarten Teacher
Dec 6, 2018 · original
New school. New teacher. New friends. You know the drill – it’s hard for any kid in kindergarten. Well, this was the start of my son Jack’s journey toward his diagnosis. After months of blaming his kindergarten teacher for lack of teaching ability, I now thank her for recognizing the signs of his disability and pushing me to get him evaluated. The year before, Jack graduated from junior kindergarten (or T-K as it’s sometimes called) with eighteen other students at a small school near our home in the suburbs. Going to his school was like watching an episode of “Cheers,” where everyone knew Jack’s name – from the fifth graders, coaches, teachers and even the principal. My Jack – the Mayor of the school – was very well liked and exceled in the classroom. It was a great school, but it lost funding after the school year, so we were left to find a new school. We decided to move to a beach city
August 14th: Why I Celebrate the Day My Son Was Diagnosed with Autism
Dec 5, 2018 · original
I’m not sure what the ‘typical’ evaluation process is when your child is being assessed for autism. Maybe most parents of special needs children feel this way, but I felt that it took a long time. I questioned the process, the psychiatrist, the results. After what I recall being a half-day session with my 6-year-old son and a 300-question parent survey, the results, diagnosis and recommendations came three months later. The day that the doctor was ready to share the results, I knew what he would say, or at least I thought I did. The report was 29 pages, and the doctor painstakingly went through every page, every word, every chart. Somewhere between pages 17 and 20, I found myself drifting off sneaking a peek at my son, who was playing with Legos in the other room. What the clinical charts indicated about my son was certainly true, but the information didn’t capture the full picture of hi

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