{"id":3216,"date":"2015-11-02T09:00:24","date_gmt":"2015-11-02T14:00:24","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=3216"},"modified":"2015-11-02T12:15:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-02T17:15:00","slug":"encouraging-parents-of-children-with-autism-11215","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=3216","title":{"rendered":"Encouraging parents of children with autism, 11\/2\/15"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Contributed by Angela Tollersons, with For Family Health, http:\/\/forfamilyhealth.net<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Those of us who have ever known a child with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nimh.nih.gov\/health\/topics\/autism-spectrum-disorders-asd\/index.shtml\">autism<\/a> realize that this disorder affects not only the special children with the diagnosis, but also their families. This is especially true of parents, who may at times feel overwhelmed by the unique circumstances their families face every day. Oftentimes, these parents may even feel alone in their struggles.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s why I was so inspired to create a list of articles that encourages parents of these special kids to make the most of each day, and embrace the unique structure of their family.<\/p>\n<p>Nutrition for ASD Children <a href=\"http:\/\/www.eatright.org\/resource\/health\/diseases-and-conditions\/autism\/nutrition-for-your-child-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd\">http:\/\/www.eatright.org\/resource\/health\/diseases-and-conditions\/autism\/nutrition-for-your-child-with-autism-spectrum-disorder-asd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety and ASD <a href=\"http:\/\/www.iidc.indiana.edu\/pages\/anxiety-and-autism-spectrum-disorders\">http:\/\/www.iidc.indiana.edu\/pages\/anxiety-and-autism-spectrum-disorders<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Why My Son with Autism Needs Routine (With Video) <a href=\"https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/blog\/2014\/09\/16\/moment-i-got-my-son-autisms-need-routine\">https:\/\/www.autismspeaks.org\/blog\/2014\/09\/16\/moment-i-got-my-son-autisms-need-routine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Well Travel Guide for Parents of Autism Spectrum Children <a href=\"https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.ca\/autism-travel-guide\/\">https:\/\/travelblog.expedia.ca\/autism-travel-guide\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s Have Fun: Activities for Children with Autism <a href=\"http:\/\/www.education.com\/magazine\/article\/10-activities-children-autism\/\">http:\/\/www.education.com\/magazine\/article\/10-activities-children-autism\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Parents of special needs children \u2013 and all parents, for that matter \u2013 deserve a helping hand from their community, which is why I feel it\u2019s so important that we lend them our support.<\/p>\n<div class=\"al2fb_like_button\"><div id=\"fb-root\"><\/div><script type=\"text\/javascript\">\n(function(d, s, id) {\n  var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];\n  if (d.getElementById(id)) return;\n  js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;\n  js.src = \"\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/all.js#xfbml=1&appId=149587675112835\";\n  fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);\n}(document, \"script\", \"facebook-jssdk\"));\n<\/script>\n<fb:like href=\"https:\/\/www.equipmentlink.org\/blog\/?p=3216\" layout=\"standard\" show_faces=\"true\" share=\"false\" width=\"450\" action=\"like\" font=\"arial\" colorscheme=\"light\" ref=\"AL2FB\"><\/fb:like><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Contributed by Angela Tollersons, with For Family Health, http:\/\/forfamilyhealth.net Those of us who have ever known a child with autism realize that this disorder affects not only the special children with the diagnosis, but also their families. 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