ABC has a news program called “What Would You Do?”. A new episode examines how patrons in a diner react when a teenager who has autism becomes disruptive. It is an example of what families that have a child who has autism often face from other patrons when the family dines out. “What Would You Do?” is hosted by John Quinones. It appears on ABC. This news program goes into public places and sets scenes for the general public to react to. The purpose is to see how people typically react to a particular situation. Actors are sent in to … Continue reading →

Parents of children who have a child who has an autism spectrum disorder quickly learn that their child behaves in ways that most children of the same age typically do not. Stimming behaviors tend to perplex parents, who cannot attach reason or meaning to the repetitive behavior their child is exhibiting. It can be helpful to keep in mind that there is always a reason why an autistic child is stimming. Stimming, which is sometimes called “self stimulating” is a repetitive behavior that is theorized to be a way for a person to stimulate one or more of that person’s … Continue reading →