Articles written by Tracey Thompson

There is a great book to help children who might feel frustrated about not fitting in and having autism.

Jul 5, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

At around 29 months of age, our son, Dalton was still not speaking and after a couple of stressful incidents we realized that Dalton needed to be tested for autism.

Jul 1, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

It took about 6-8 months before our son Dalton received the diagnosis of autism. He was 18 months old when the journey began.

Jun 29, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

Borrowing a title from a great new novel about a family's story of autism, I continue my discussion on our son and our family's journey with autism.

Jun 27, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

Every parent who has a child with autism looks back through the early years to see what signs may have been present early on.

Jun 21, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

I think it is important for families to share their personal stories of triumphs and challenges that they face with autism. Here is the beginning of Dalton's journey.

Jun 13, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

There are many challenges when attempting to find the right fit for your child in a school. Mainstreaming can be a viable option for your child.

Jun 8, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

There are many items that need to be assessed before entering your child into a pre-school setting. Besides the facility, take a look at the teachers and staff.

May 31, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder can benefit greatly from attending a preschool program that is capable of suiting their special needs.

Apr 24, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

As I mentioned in my previous article, reading and gaining information about autism is crucial. The very first book I read was entitled "Overcoming Autism" and it help start me on the right track.

Apr 16, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

One of the first steps, after receiving the diagnosis of autism, is to seek knowledge. Read books, search the web and search out others who can help you navigate through all that lies ahead.

Apr 12, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

The first critical step in diagnosing your child's autism is to have your child undergo a series of tests and assessments so as to correctly determine if it is autism.

Apr 2, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

With autism being diagnosed in 1 in every 166 children, autism awareness is on the rise. Unfortunately, there are still a number of myths associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Mar 27, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

Autism symptoms vary for each individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Diagnosis for autism occurs after certain behavioral observations.

Mar 21, 2006 - Tracey Thompson

A brief explanation on what Autism and Autism Spectrum Disorders are and their prevalence in our society.

Mar 12, 2006 - Tracey Thompson