“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 the Autism Society of America (ASA), and I could agree with her more. Having good direct… — 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 share a label does not mean they will have anything in common or want to spend… — 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
