As a parent, you want your child to have every opportunity to develop their gross motor skills. One way to do this is by introducing them to a wobble board or a toddler balance board. Early on we noticed our son's sensory-seeking behavior. It also seemed like his body was all over the place. He ...
Can A Therapist Diagnose Autism? How We Got Our Son’s Diagnosis
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It is characterized by difficulties in social communication and social interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, or ...
Activities For People With Autism in Mesa, AZ
Mesa, Arizona made history in 2019 when it became the first Autism Certified City in the United States, and the world. That designation is not honorary. It means that over 80% of guest-facing staff across participating businesses, hotels, museums, and city services completed specialized autism ...
Famous Black People with Autism Who Inspire Us All
When you think of famous Black people with autism I hope you have Armani Williams on your list. We moved to Arizona almost 4 years ago. When we moved here we were still going through the motions of getting our son evaluated. He wasn't talking yet and at the time I thought he only had a speech ...
Black Parents, What Questions Should You Ask at Your Child’s Therapy Consultation?
Disclaimer: I'm an autism advocate and parent, not a medical professional. Everything here is based on my personal experience raising my two autistic sons and on published research. Always consult your child's healthcare team for medical decisions.Early intervention has been key in why our son is ...
