“If you are accepting of the belief that life can be good even with autism, then they will think so, too. You are the most important person in your child's life, and you can make them believe that anything is… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“There are a few things that need to occur for our loved ones to have more relationships. First, they must learn some social skills… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“Love for me means that someone likes my way of thinking about life and the same philosophy about living. Love is not a prisoner… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“Often those on the more able end of the spectrum may be considered too "high functioning" by the systems in place to require any… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“It is important to note that the stress we feel as parents is not generated by our adult child with autism, but rather from… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“We need to be doing a better job preparing our teens and young adults for employment during their high school and college years. But… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“There is a perception that because individuals with autism have challenges in the area of communication and social skills, they are not interested in… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“Women partners of men with Asperger's Syndrome have mentioned qualities such as quiet, kind, strong, and attentive as what attracted them to their partners.… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“If you are accepting of the belief that life can be good even with autism, then they will think so, too. You are the… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“It is true that Jeremy could see "naked girls dancing" in strip clubs in San Diego, but parents reading this will appreciate that, since… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“Adults tend to be more understanding and accepting of differences than teenagers. The important thing is to find a group that your adult child… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“People with autism don't need wheelchairs, artifical legs, or a guide dog. Their prosthesis is people,' says Ruth Christ Sullivan, Ph.D., a founder of… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
“Being exposed to a variety of people with autism is important because not all people on the spectrum are the same. Just because they… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Copy Share Image
