Autism Awareness articles
IEP Advocacy in Charleston When Jennifer Burke looks back on her son Caydenâs earliest years in school, she remembers equal parts fear and determination. Cayden was diagnosed with autism at age 3 and entered the Charleston County School District through Child Find shortly after. Like many parents facing an individualized education program, or IEP, Burke … Read more
Husband and wife Israel âIzzyâ 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, youâll 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 Michaelâs 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. âMy 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 couldnât 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