Make Autism Awareness Month Every Month
Every April people around the world raise awareness about autism. Global landmarks, businesses and homeowners are encouraged to light up their properties in blue and some people wear blue clothing to show their support for autism. April may be designated to inform the public about autism but our families cope … Read More »
Share Free Aps and Website Resources with Your Grandchildren
Laura Simmons-Martinez is the Technical Project Director at the Team of Advocates for Special Kids located in Anaheim, California.  An expert in assistive technology, she recommends the following entertaining, educational and cost free applications and websites to share with your grandchildren.  This information is from TASK’s monthly eNewsletter.  To request a … Read More »
What Can A Grandparent Do?
Donna Furon is the grandmother of twin boys, who were diagnosed with autism in 1998. The boys will be 18 this year. She and her husband, Marc, are active in their lives, spending most Saturdays with the boys and helping in other ways. Â Donna has been involved with GAN … Read More »
Long-Distance Grandparenting: 8 Ways to Stay in Touch with Your Grandchild with ASDs
We parents know the vital role grandparents play in the lives of our kids with autism spectrum disorders [ASDs]. They provide patience and understanding, unconditional love and in many cases they help with child care, finances and health care. Studies have even found that as many as one in three … Read More »
How Can Grandparents Organize a Group and Increase Support for Autism?
I receive inquiries every week from grandparents residing in other states and countries about how to establish a chapter of GAN in their local community. GAN is an all-volunteer organization with limited resources to expand beyond the 34 cities that comprise Orange County, California. Our two websites, www.ganinfo.org and www.faninfo.org … Read More »
