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Category: Autism Spectrum Disorders

Autism Awareness Month: Could My Blind Child Have Autism?

April 2, 2018

From: FamilyConnect: A Parent's Voice
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Planning for the Future
By Shannon Carollo

We welcome April with open arms, for not only is it one month closer to warmth (finally), but it’s also Autism Awareness Month. Many of you have children who are … Continued

Confidence, Optimism, and High Expectations Breed Faith

March 7, 2018

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Independence , Low Vision , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future
By Emily Coleman

I was recently thinking about the variety of professionals that worked with Eddie over the years. Being an educator myself and reflecting on my own work, I was trying to … Continued

Marriage and Raising a Child Who Is Blind

January 31, 2018

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Planning for the Future
By Emily Coleman

James and I recently celebrated our 16th wedding anniversary, and my sister shared this photo of us smiling widely from the back of a limo. I look at that young … Continued

Pushing Limits and Stepping Back

January 18, 2018

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Social Life and Recreation
By Emily Coleman

Eddie wakes up everyday asking what is going to happen next. He likes a schedule, prefers to stick to it, and adding something new can make him uneasy. Children who … Continued

Gift-Giving Reflection

November 15, 2017

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Helpful Products , Holidays , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Social Life and Recreation
By Emily Coleman

Yep, I know it’s hard to believe, but the season for gifts is quickly approaching. Every year, we struggle with what to get Eddie for the holidays and so does … Continued

The Perfect Day

October 4, 2017

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Getting Around , Independence , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Social Life and Recreation , Sports
By Emily Coleman

I have written many times about the benefit of recreation for our son, Eddie, and for kids like him. I’ve talked about exposure to activities so he can simply learn … Continued

Advocacy Without Apology

September 27, 2017

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders
By Emily Coleman

As a parent of a child who is blind with additional disabilities, I feel like apologizing a lot. I’m telling strangers "I’m sorry" because my son might touch them or … Continued

Proximity Does Not Equal Participation

September 13, 2017

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future , Social Life and Recreation
By Emily Coleman

Eddie was able to briefly attend a camp for kids who are blind this summer. The camp is meant to teach independence, recreation, social skills, and other parts of the … Continued

A Day in the Maternity Ward

August 30, 2017

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Personal Reflections , Planning for the Future
By Emily Coleman

Recently, I became an aunt again. My sister added an adorable little fella to her growing family. Being a sister to the pregnant lady, I spent much of her labor … Continued

Growing Up in Therapy

August 23, 2017

From: Raising a Child Who Is Blind and...
Categories: Autism Spectrum Disorders , Personal Reflections
By Emily Coleman

I’d wager that almost every child with a visual impairment ends up in physical, occupational, speech, etc. therapy at some point in their life. When our kiddos are very little, … Continued

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