Personal stories about Autism Spectrum Disorders
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (some of which are Autism Spectrum Disorders) can have far ranging effects on a child's life, and also those of parents, teachers, friends and the wider community. Personal stories of experiences with Autism, Asperger's syndrome and PDD-NOS can not only help with practical information and tips for coping, but be a source of inspiration.
Stories by adults with Autism & Aspergers syndrome
Adults also face many issues when living on the autism spectrum. You can also click here to read personal stories from adults living with Autism, Asperger's syndrome or PDD-NOS.
Please email barrykmorris@gmail.com if you would like to submit a personal story. It could be a story of life as an adult with Aspergers, or experiences of a parent in establishing better communication with their child who is on the autism spectrum. Help others with your hard-won experience.
parents & family stories about Autism & Aspergers syndrome
I am a warrior, I am a mother
My son- coming to terms with a child being diagnosed with Aspergers syndrome
The bond that can't be broken - a sibling reflects on growing up with her brother
Let
me tell you about my Autism
What I have learned
about Autism Spectrum Disorder
Denial to acceptance
- reflections on the Autism journey
My brother has Asperger's
- a sibling's story
Holland Schmolland
- changes in life that Autism brings
A way to
think about Autism
Interview with author
Josie Santomauro
Sam's story - from birth
to nine years old with Aspergers
Teenage alert: planning
for the next phase
STories about diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders
The
shock of an Aspergers syndrome diagnosis
Getting
a diagnosis - a therapist's view
A parent's
take on the DSM-IV and diagnosis of Autism
STories about interventions
A
parent's perspective on behavior programs
Start
therapy by age three!
A parent's
experience with using behavior modification
Using
RDI (Relationship Development Intervention)
Miracles
do happen - excerpts from an RDI diary
Toilet
training for Steven
'Normal'
shouldn't be the only realm
Helping a child with
Aspergers to learn empathy
STories about behavior management
Managing
attention-seeking behavior
Using tactical
ignoring for inappropriate behaviors
musings, reflections & advice on autism
A
world of our own - ups and downs of life with Autism
Grandparents'
reaction to Asperger's syndrome
A
therapist's tips on ignoring inappropriate behaviors
The
other angels - siblings of children with Autism
Creative
funding ideas to pay for Autism interventions
Hope and
positive thinking
