A Parent's Journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Part 3
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.
In this monthly Q&A series, Casandra discusses the emotional and practical aspects of sharing her sons’ diagnoses with family, friends and her broader support network.
Casandra is open to receiving questions and concerns of parents who are struggling with similar issues, especially as youngsters with autism age into adulthood. TLI also invites readers to reach out with topics you’d like to see covered on this blog series.
With the launch of the Autism Knowledge Gateway (AKG), parents, physicians, researchers and scientists can access a centralized hub consolidating over 40,000 peer-reviewed research articles on autism-related medical care.
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A Parent's Journey with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Early Signs of ASD, Finding Help and Support and Getting Answers Part 2
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.
In this monthly Q&A series, Cassandra discusses the process of seeking a diagnosis and treatment for her sons, the emotional hurdles she faced and the lessons she learned along the way.
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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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