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Autism

not a brat

Never Say Autistic Kids are ‘Just Brats’

July 6, 2016 by Chad R. MacDonald

Some people simply dismiss an autistic child as just being a brat. A parent of a child on the autism spectrum explains why this is a mistake.

Filed Under: health, NYC, parenting advice Tagged With: Autism, behavior, special needs

Henrik Lundqvist with Lance and Jake Somerfeld

NYC Member Astacio Wins ‘Dads Matter’ Award from Mayor

June 15, 2012 by Lance Somerfeld

With special guest (expectant dad), Henrik Lundqvist from the NY Rangers Dads matter – not just on Father’s Day, but […]

Filed Under: events, NYC Tagged With: Autism, awards, Fundraising, NYC Mayor's Fatherhood Initiative, special needs

child looking out window

Autistic Daughter is Perfect in Her Father’s Eyes

April 19, 2012 by Guest Contributor

A father recounts finding out why his young daughter shunned his embrace and grew easily frustrated. She was autistic.

Filed Under: education, health, NYC, relationships Tagged With: Autism, daughters, special needs

autistic like me: a father's perspective film poster

Autistic Like Me: A Father’s Perspective

April 12, 2012 by Lance Somerfeld

Powerful!  Moving!  Hair standing up on the back of your neck!  Choked up! Words I would use to describe how […]

Filed Under: health, NYC, relationships Tagged With: Autism, special needs, video

autism and vaccines

Vaccines Do Not Cause Autism According to New Evidence

September 23, 2010 by Matt Schneider

Latest science studies still show no link between autism and vaccines, especially the MMR vaccines for children.

Filed Under: health, NYC Tagged With: Autism, special needs, vaccines

mmr vaccine girl receive bandage after receiving shot

Positive News: The Latest on the MMR Vaccine/Autism Link

February 3, 2010 by Matt Schneider

The infamous research study linking the MMR Vaccine to Autism has been fully retracted by The Lancet medical journal.

Filed Under: health, NYC Tagged With: Autism, science, vaccines

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