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Sharing Hope 2011

Sharing Hope 2011 was created to encourage families living with autism.

Fathers and Autism

Dr. Robert Naseef (father to an adult son with autism and Psychologist) explores the role of the father in the life of a child with special needs. In this interview Dr. Naseef talks about the realities that every father goes through and how to cope with the changing issues as your child matures.

Board Games: fun and learning go together

Amanda reviews some of the best board games for children with learning differences. You will learn how to introduce the games to your children, ways to teach social interactions, sharing, rule following, how to be a good sport, hand & eye coordination, reading, following instructions and how to make game playing fun!

Halloween: Tips Tricks and Treats

Amanda (from KidSpeak LLC in Dallas) shares some helpful tips, tricks, and treat ideas for Halloween!

Texas Virtual Academy

Christine describes how the Texas Virtual Academy was a godsend to her family. Her family had struggled, first with trying to get a diagnosis for their son (who was eventually diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome) and later with trying to find a good school for him. After being dissatisfied with her public school, she heard about a public online school from a friend. Within 10 days, she had a computer, a printer, a solid curriculum, and fresh hope for her son's education. She (along with her talkative birds) shares their story.

15 Year Old with Asperger's Syndrome

Trenton, a 15 year old with Asperger's Syndrome, describes his life with Asperger's Syndrome.

Why We Have Jonathan

Jonathan's brother and sister share what life is like being a brother and sister of a brother with Autism.

Preparing Airline Crew

Rashele Barton explains that you can make your trip by plane more comfortable by preparing the staff of the airline for your special needs child.

Domestic vs International Flying

Rashele Barton explains the difference in flying domestically and flying internationally and provides some tips to make the trip go smoothly.

At the Airport

Rashele Barton gives some useful tips on things to do at the airport to make a trip by plane less stressful for you and your child.

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