Posted on 08/24/18 in Transition to Adulthood
by Milestones
Recent studies indicate that adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have significantly higher risk of developing a substance use diagnosis (SUD) than the general population (Butwicka, et al, 2017). With its sensory complications, social deficits,... read more
Posted on 08/23/18 in School by Milestones
Ron Sandison interviews Dr. Paula Kluth, consultant, author, advocate and independent consultant
What inspired you to study special education in college?
My high school started welcoming students with more complex needs when I was a senior. I... read more
Posted on 07/27/18 in Social and Recreation by Milestones
How can one practice better face-to-face communication?
In today's world of communication technologies, that question is something we should all be asking ourselves, whether we are on the autism spectrum or not. As the world continues... read more
Posted on 07/27/18 in Social and Recreation by Milestones
While reading the article “How to Meet Autistic People Halfway” from the New York Times, I was impressed by how accurate its portrayal of the social issues autistic people have was, as I have faced... read more
Posted on 07/24/18 in School by Milestones
By the age of 2, my sons were not speaking words and sentences the way other children in their preschool groups were. They each showed precocious signs of their intellectual development, such as my older... read more