Sean is an eager-to-please, funny and caring person who loves connecting with others. For the past four and a half years, he’s been part of the Kaleidoscope community – bowling with the group, chatting with staff and enjoying every opportunity to be social. He’s a big...
David Murphy’s gravestone reads, “he loved to laugh” and his smile is remembered in the hearts of those who loved and cared for him. It was an Easterseals Northern California therapist who was the first person in the world to make him smile. His...
Every great teacher recognizes that learning never ends. And that means every great teacher is still an enthusiastic student. As a 4th grade teacher when her son was diagnosed with autism, Stephanie Taheri was experienced in guiding children with behavioral issues and...
Historically, measuring outcomes in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) focused specific behaviors. More than a dozen scales and measures exist to gauge these outward behaviors: examples include the Aberrant Behavior Checklist (ABC), the Social Responsiveness Scale (SRS)...
Have you ever worried about your child’s development? If so, you’re not alone. Parents often become alarmed when their child doesn’t learn and grow in the ways they expect. The good news is that you’re in the best position as a parent to help your child reach...