Masking involves intentionally learning neurotypical behaviors and mimicking them in social situations. Girls tend to mask early on as they want to be like their peers, they want to have friends. This, however, is part of the reason girls slip under the radar and aren’t often diagnosed until their late teens or as an adult.
I am a father to a special child on the autism spectrum. While I know how hard it is for me, I can’t help but wonder how much harder it is for my son. I always ask myself, “How do I find my son in me? To understand and build a bond tighter than a knot?” April is Autism Awareness Month and I would like to share my journey with my son, Haans, who turns five this year.
Autism Breakthrough – The Groundbreaking Method That Has Helped Families All Over the WorldBy Raun K Kaufman A step-by-step guide written with humor, inspiring stories, and clear, practical strategies that readers can apply immediately, this book gives parents who have…
ASD The Complete Autism Spectrum Disorder Health and Diet Guide: Includes 175 Gluten-Free and Casein-Free RecipesBy R. Garth Smith, Susan Hannah, Elke Sengmueller This comprehensive book on ASD will be a valuable resource for parents, caregivers and health professionals as…
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