Count Your Blessings – Living in a Family Impacted by ASD

by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco Thanksgiving is a great time to count our blessings and give thanks. Sometimes living in a family impacted by autism has parents spinning so many plates (with therapies, IEPs, medical visits, behavior issues, etc.), that one can’t even take a breath to contemplate blessings. Throughout my busy days at work, I [...]

Micro Businesses Opportunities and ASD

by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco Recently, I have read about micro businesses and how they can positively impact those with autism. A micro business is a very small business – typically a one-person enterprise. These kinds of opportunities can be beneficial for individuals with autism spectrum for many reasons. Individuals with autism sometimes prefer to navigate [...]

Gifts of Giving – Providing Opportunities of Giving to Your Child with ASD

by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco The holidays bring us chilly weather and busy shopping malls. When you live in a family impacted by autism, sometimes life can become more hectic than it already is. While receiving a favorite toy can be exciting, teaching our kids how to think of others can also be worthwhile. This holiday [...]

Back to COOL with Autism Spectrum Disorders

by Joanna L. Keating-Velasco Hurley, Vans, Roxy, Converse, Billabong, Fox, O’Neill or Volcom. Do these ring a bell? If you have a teen on the spectrum and they don’t, perhaps we need to ring that bell. These are some name brand clothing lines that are popular with typical kids of all ages. I wear Vans shoes. [...]

Meet The OJTA Contributors

Lori Ciccarelli, Warrior MamaBio | Blog | <p>Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: <a href=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/ourjourneythruautism/LoriC”></a> Dr. Joni Redlich, Physical Therapy  Bio | Blog | <p>Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: <a href=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/ourjourneythruautism/JoniR”></a><br/>Powered by FeedBurner</p> Chynna Laird, Sensory Processing Disorder  Bio | Blog | <p>Subscribe to RSS headline updates from: <a href=”http://feeds.feedburner.com/ourjourneythruautism/ChynnaL”></a><br/>Powered by FeedBurner</p> Joanna Keating-Velasco, [...]