A Great Experience at the Documenting Hope Conference: Reflections from the Autism Knowledge Gateway Team
This year, the Autism Knowledge Gateway (AKG) team had the privilege of attending and exhibiting at the Documenting Hope Conference in Orlando. It was an exciting and inspiring experience, filled with meaningful conversations, enlightening presentations and valuable networking opportunities. As an organization dedicated to advancing integrative healthcare for children, the 3-day conference and expo gave us the chance to engage directly with parents, caregivers and practitioners—all of whom share our mission of improving care and treatment for autistic individuals.
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A Parent's Journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Early Signs of ASD, Finding Help and Support and Getting Answers
Casandra Oldham, Director, Autism Programs, Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI), shares her experiences as a mother of two children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Gareth currently age 20 and Korlan currently age 18.
This is the first Blog in a new series of monthly Q&As where Casandra relates her real-world perspectives and the highs and the lows of her autism parenting journey. She also shares stories of overcoming barriers to accessing healthcare services and advocating for her autistic children.
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Breakthroughs at the Inaugural Autism Knowledge Gateway Evening to Advance Autism Care
On November 8, we hosted 50 attendees for the Autism Knowledge Gateway’s (AKG) first formal event, An Evening to Advance Autism Care. The evening was in many ways historic and felt much larger than the intimate group of 50 people who gathered to address gaps in quality healthcare for autistic patients.
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Why Addressing Comorbidities Should Be the First Step in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Care
No human being can reach their potential without basic health and wellness.
After an autism diagnosis, most families are encouraged to pursue therapy. While there are a range of therapies that can be highly effective, it is important to acknowledge, early on, that autistic people often experience a range of underlying comorbid health conditions. Many of these conditions are not only treatable, but also necessary to address for therapy to have its intended impact and to enhance overall quality of life.
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