“There are a few things that need to occur for our loved ones to have more relationships. First, they must learn some… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Friendship 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Life 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… — 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Children 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Better job 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Communication 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Empathy 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Autism 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira French fries 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Children 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira Good life 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… — Chantal Sicile-Kira End time Copy Share Image