Brief Education About Autism Spectrum Disorders for Family Therapists

“I often have to explain to school staff what she needs”. School experiences of non-autistic siblings growing up with an autistic brother or sister

“…Past research has indicated that formal support services targeting autistic and non-autistic siblings are likely to be beneficial by providing information about autism and facilitating strategies to manage challenges (Bradford, 2010). In contrast, our study shows that non-autistic siblings actively support their autistic siblings and those working with them offering their insights as experts by experience.…”

Fotonovelas: A Parent Resource and Education Guide for Underserved Hispanic Families with Autism in Marin County

“…Eye contact is important because it is a social skill that is needed to help communicate to other people and express emotions. Eye contact is one way a person can interest, respect, and appreciation to others during communication (Boraston, Corden, Miles, Skuse, & Blakemore, 2008). Children with autism also may not consistently respond to their own name and environmental stimuli such as hand clapping (Dawson et al, 1998;Dawson et al, 2004).…”