Posted on 03/27/18 in Social and Recreation by Milestones
My name is Sondra Williams, I am a wife, mother, grandmother, national speaker, and advocate for myself and others. Lastly, I am Autistic. Autism does not define me; it describes only a part of me.During... read more
Posted on 03/27/18 in School by Milestones
As a speech-language pathologist in training, I recognize the importance of self-advocacy. As an Autistic* person and sister of another Autistic adult, I have seen firsthand how safety and happiness depend on it. I spent... read more
Posted on 03/27/18 in School by Milestones
Once upon a time, my husband and I were afraid to utter the word ‘autism.’ We thought that merely saying the word aloud would make autism a reality for our son, Jacob. Like many parents... read more
Posted on 03/19/18 in School by Milestones
This month, Milestones Autism Resources’ annual Strike it Big Bowling Extravaganza returned for its sixth year. On Sunday, March 11th, over 80 teams comprised of more than 400 bowlers gathered at Spins Bowl in Independence... read more
Posted on 03/16/18 in School by Milestones
Milestones Autism Resources is incredibly disheartened to hear of the recent bullying incident at Greenbriar Middle School involving a young boy with autism. Any act of verbal or physical harassment is unacceptable.Evidence suggests that individuals... read more