Finally! An Autism Study I Can Agree With
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at AutismWonderland. Over the years, I’ve read about many autism studies. Just a few weeks ago, a study...
View ArticleHow Elf on the Shelf is Helping My Autistic Son
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at AutismWonderland. I first learned about Elf on the Shelf last year. I thought it was a cute idea,...
View ArticleWhat A Special Needs Individual Is Worth…According To One CEO
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at AutismWonderland. As an autism mom, I have just as many dreams for my son, Norrin, as any other...
View ArticleThe Importance Of Talking To Your Kids About Disability
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia (formerly of AutismWonderland). I once asked a friend if her son knew that he has...
View ArticleThe Importance of Playdates and Kids with Autism
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia (formerly AutismWonderland). My son, Norrin, playing with his friend, Dylan. “Play...
View ArticleHow To Help Your Child With Separation Anxiety
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia (formerly AutismWonderland). My son, Norrin, is eight years old and has autism....
View ArticleA Conversation with Ron Suskind, Author of ‘Life, Animated’ a Story of...
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. It’s not every day I get to chat one-on-one with a Pulitzer Prize winning...
View ArticleBirdhouse For Autism: An App To Make Autism Parents Life Easier
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. I bet you have a calendar where you write everything down. Phonebooks, memo pads,...
View ArticleNighttime Potty Training: UPDATE
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Back in January, I shared that we were about to begin Nighttime Potty Training and...
View ArticleHow Not To Handle a Public Meltdown
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Being an autism mom can amazing as well as challenging. As a mom, the amazing is...
View ArticlePrompting Conversation And Communication With An Autistic Child
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. My son, Norrin, has been working with a speech therapist for the last six years –...
View ArticleAutism and Birthdays: 5 Ways Elf on the Shelf Can Help
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. We adopted “Elfie” two Christmas’ ago. Our Elf on the Shelf really helped Norrin...
View Article13 Holiday Tips for Special Needs Parents
This is a post in the weekly Autism Hopes series by Lisa Quinones-Fontanez, a mom who blogs over at Atypical Familia. Another holiday season is upon us. And holidays mean family gatherings, parties and...
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