Autism Awareness articles
Husband and wife Israel “Izzy” Paskowitz and Danielle Paskowitz co-founded Surfers Healing in 1996, when they saw how soothing surfing was for their son Isaiah. When Isaiah was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, Izzy struggled to find ways to connect with his son. As a professional surfer, Izzy was ecstatic when he discovered that surfing … Read more
Parents of children with physical and developmental disabilities have a wealth of resources both in the Lowcountry and the Upstate. We have highlighted several of these programs as a quick guide for your family. With everything from alternative education to equine therapy to baseball for kids and adults with disabilities, you’ll find plenty of activities … Read more
A little over a year ago, as COVID-19 was rearing its head and the nation was collectively realizing that it may become a much bigger problem than expected, I was laid off from my sales job with a large print shop in Montana, a result of company profits being halved overnight as our customers shut … Read more
By Katherine Waters Michael’s Barkery is a pet spa and boutique in Mount Pleasant with a bit of a different mission. While providing homemade dog treats, grooming services and other treats for local pet lovers, it also offers career opportunities to adults living with cognitive disabilities. “My son Michael had a senior project in high … Read more
Shutdowns due to COVID-19 caused disruptions to every business and household, but its impact on families of autistic children who depend on routines couldn’t have been more pronounced. From the way providers in both the medical and educational fields adjusted the services they provided to the new reality facing parents, the pandemic presented hurdles but … Read more
Behavioral and developmental disorders have become more common in recent years. While the jury is still out on whether those numbers can be attributed to better diagnoses or a toxic environment – or perhaps a combination of both – understanding these disorders is the first step toward helping those affected by them to live as […]