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As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you know how difficult it can be when it comes to communication. Sometimes, you would give anything to know what was bothering your child at that moment, or learn more about what happened at school that day, but for right now, that remains a significant
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A new diagnosis of autism is overwhelming for any parent and can bring up an array of emotions. Sometimes it can feel like a relief after seeking appointments and evaluations for months, if not years. Sometimes it can feel like youâre receiving an avalanche of information and also like you donât have any information at
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As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, you likely already feel stretched too thin. The last thing you want to do is add even more responsibility into your household. However, we at Gersh Academy recognize the immense power animals have on our students. It is why we chose our campus at Cougar
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As a parent, few transitions are more overwhelming than sending a child off to college for the first time. As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, the feeling can be tenfold. You are sending them to an unfamiliar place with a brand new routine and expected to advocate for their own educational
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The short answer is yes, there are no laws against people on the autism spectrum driving. In fact, 1 in 3 adolescents with ASD without intellectual disability get licensed by 21 years old. Is it safe? Yes, newly licensed drivers on the spectrum have a crash rate similar to their neurotypical counterparts. But they are
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"Our daughter did not want to go school before Gersh Academy, she was absent a lot. Within the first few months she developed a nice feeling of trust with the staff where she was very willing to go to school. They donât reprimand or use a reward system they are all just warm and understanding which is what she needs and I think every child needs. Intellectually I see her flourishing because she is much less anxious so sheâs able to concentrate better. We feel very fortunate to have found a nice safe, warm, inviting atmosphere for our daughter.â
