by Dan DeMarle | Nov 20, 2023 | Autism, Autism, Classroom, Teaching
Autistic son’s death after leaving home drives mother’s awareness cause Cybele Mayes-Osterman USA TODAY When 2-year-old Jermaine Jones slipped out of his home while his aunt was showering earlier this month, it was not the first time he had wandered away. • A month...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 15, 2023 | Autism, Autism, Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Teaching
Temple Grandin, Debra Moore International best-selling writer and autist Temple Grandin joins psychologist Debra Moore in presenting nine strengths-based mindsets necessary to successfully work with young people on the autism spectrum. Examples and stories bring the...
by Dan DeMarle | Feb 21, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Autism, Autism, Autism Research, Other Health Impairment, Sleep
Bedtime strategies for kids with autism and ADHD can help all families get more sleep. Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it can impact their mood, school...
by Dan DeMarle | Jan 17, 2023 | Autism, Autism, Classroom, Parents/Guardians, Teaching
What is so important about teaching children with autism critical thinking skills? These skills are important to everyday decisions and obstacles an individual may face, there are many neurotypical and neurodivergent individuals that have a hard time with these...
by Dan DeMarle | Dec 3, 2022 | Autism, Autism, Classroom, Gifted and Talented, Teaching, Twice Exceptional 2E
“No matter how bad my mental health got, I clung to the idea that I needed to be the smartest. If I couldn’t have friends, I would have a perfect GPA.” “I Grew Up Gifted and Autistic — and Suffered the Burnout of Twice...
by Dan DeMarle | Sep 8, 2022 | Autism, Autism, Autism Research
Children with autism show atypical development of brain regions connected to the amygdala, an almond-size brain structure involved in processing fear and other emotions, a new study finds. The brain regions most affected vary between autistic boys and girls, the study...
