by Ferocious Media | Apr 27, 2017 | Autism in the News
From communicating with friends on the other side of the country, to just getting to work, technology makes everything easier. But technology is not only making our lives simpler, it’s making them better — especially for those on the autism spectrum. For people with...
by Ferocious Media | Apr 24, 2017 | Autism in the News
We all know the importance of physical exercise. No matter how old you are or where you’re from, getting in an hour of exercise everyday is important for your mental and physical health. And one of the easiest ways to get in your 60 minutes of activity is through...
by Ferocious Media | Mar 21, 2017 | Autism in the News
In conversation, Asperger’s and Down Syndrome are often confused and used interchangeably. While the two disorders do have a few similarities, they also have many differences and are two distinct diagnoses. In honor of World Down Syndrome Day, we’re...
by Ferocious Media | Mar 10, 2017 | Autism in the News
Autism is defined as: a mental condition, present from early childhood, characterized by difficulty in communicating and forming relationships with other people and in using language and abstract concepts. While that may be the definition you find in textbooks and...
by Ferocious Media | Feb 7, 2017 | Autism in the News
The first recorded use of the word autism was in 1908 by Eugen Bleuler. He used the word to describe a schizophrenic patient who exhibited introverted and antisocial behaviors. Thanks to continued research and medical advances, our knowledge of autism has come a long...
by Ferocious Media | Jan 30, 2017 | Autism in the News
Though it can be hard at times (and let’s face it, when is it not hard parenting a teen) there are plenty of ways to best help a child on the autism spectrum, so long as you know where to start. Here are 10 meaningful ways you can help your child with autism succeed....
