10 Years of Progress: What We've Learned about Autism
This year marks 10 years of progress since Autism Speaks first opened its doors in 2005. As we move into our 11th year our goal is to significantly enhance autism services in every community and push to get the groundbreaking ABLE Act, now the law of the land, implemented in all 50 states. Our dedicated field teams will be the ones heading this effort. Thanks to the passion and generosity of our community, Autism Speaks has helped advance our understanding and treatment of au
Wake Up and Smell the Calmness
By Penny Williams, author of the blog "Boy Without Instructions," as featured on ADDitudeMag.com I created a game with rewards for my ADHD son, and guess what? We no longer go crazy in the morning. I have been involved with the ADHD community for over six years. I feel like I've seen it all - the highs, the rock-bottom lows, and everything in between. Truthfully, I've read about it all, but I haven't lived it all (thankfully). Each of our kids with ADHD has their own crazy qu
Success at School is Possible, Even if Your Child has ADHD
Children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can achieve success in school when they get the accommodations they're entitled to. ADHD affects about 11 percent of American children. Often, one of the biggest struggles for ADHD kids and their parents is achieving a successful school experience. Symptoms of ADHD frequently look like a lack of effort, lack of motivation, or simply not caring about doing well in the classroom. When a student with ADHD is misunders
Controlling ADHD is Impossible, Managing ADHD is Important
By Lisa Aro, author of the blog, "Living a Distracted Life" It's rumored that Japanese General Isoroku Yamamoto said the following about the attack on Pearl Harbor: "I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve." Although there is no evidence he actually said this, the message resonates with me. There are few things that awaken my own sleeping giant more than people who belittle our family's experience with ADHD by telling me that