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Any help for those Parents dealing with Autism aggression from their teenagers?

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Zeynep Bilgi Buluş

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Any first hand experience with sign language, such as Makaton, with autistics? #MakatonSigning #makaton #SignLanguage #AAC #NonverbalAutism #Nonverbal

Being able to communicate is important for everyone, especially with non-verbal autistics. everything we do rely on our ability to communicate with each other. Do you have experience with any sign language with autistics, such as Makaton, which is a language programme using signs and symbols. It is designed to support spoken language and the signs and symbols are used with speech, in spoken word order. I wonder why it is so under-used, and not promoted among nonverbal. Any insights or ideas?

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I Am Thankful My Daughter With Autism Was Accepted by Her Classmates

I Am Thankful My Daughter With Autism Was Accepted by Her Classmates

Autumn Marshall

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

7y

I Am Thankful My Daughter With Autism Was Accepted by Her Classmates

As my daughter’s first year of school comes to an end, I want to give a huge thank you to a group of people. This year was filled with anxiety, doubt and a lot of scary experiences. There were many times I cried for my daughter. I can’t even count how many sleepless nights I [...]

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11 Things I Want People to Know About My Daughter on the Autism Spectrum

11 Things I Want People to Know About My Daughter on the Autism Spectrum

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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11 Things I Want People to Know About My Daughter on the Autism Spectrum

My daughter, Charlotte, is autistic. Since her birth in August 2013, Charlotte has made a monumental impact not only on myself, but on the lives of those around her. Sometimes, however, people may be unkind, sit in judgement or fear because Charlotte may behave in ways most people do not generally understand or accept. This is [...]

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Boy standing in living room in front of TV with the movie "Finding Dory" on

Boy standing in living room in front of TV with the movie "Finding Dory" on

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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How My Son on the Autism Spectrum Is Using His Voice in His Own Way

My son Leo clutches his hands tightly beneath his chest, his gaze alternating between me and the television screen, his expression seems steadfast and intent on communicating. His brain knows what he wants, yet he struggles to put words together to tell me. “What do you want, baby?” I ask. “What movie?” I prepare to run through his list of [...]

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young girl lying in bed looking at frame photo of her with her mother

young girl lying in bed looking at frame photo of her with her mother

Angela Ashton Smith

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

8y

A Child Doesn't Need Words to Say 'I Love You'

Another Mother’s Day has come and gone. My children have long-since drifted off to sleep, and I’m quietly reflecting on the many ways they brought joy to me today. Some of this joy was the result of intentional acts of kindness, including a beautiful bracelet made by my oldest daughter, and a heartwarming “All About [...]

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Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

8y

To Channing Tatum After His Appearance on Carly Fleischmann's Talk Show

Dear Channing Tatum, When I first learned that Carly Fleischmann, a 21-year-old nonverbal woman on the autism spectrum wanted to start a talk show host called “Speechless with Carly Fleischmann,” I was so excited for her. Later, when I heard you were going to be her first guest, I was blown away by you supporting someone as incredible as Carly. [...]

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Dr. Kerry Magro Ed.D

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

8y

To the Moms Who Love Someone on the Autism Spectrum

To the moms who raise a loved one on the spectrum, This weekend is Mother’s Day, and I wanted you to know how important you are to your child. You may not know it, but simply by being there for them you are making a huge difference. I know this because when I was growing up with autism [...]

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Channing Tatum in a grey suit on the red carpet

Channing Tatum in a grey suit on the red carpet

The Mighty Staff

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

8y

Carly Fleischmann, Nonverbal Woman With Autism, Interviews Channing Tatum

Carly Fleischmann is nonverbal, but she’s become the voice of autism awareness. The young woman, who uses a communication device, gained notoriety when a video giving insight to how she processes the world went viral in 2012. It’s since been viewed more than two million times, and brought well-deserved attention to her book “Carly’s Voice.” [...]

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Autism Spectrum Disorder

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The Article My Nonverbal Son Wrote to Share His Experience With Autism

The piece below was written by my 14-year-old nonverbal, autistic son, Jack. He wanted to write it for his school newspaper in honor of Autism Awareness Month. Three years ago, he was “unlocked” and learned to communicate by typing on a letter board or iPad. Since then, he has educated our entire family on what [...]