Speconnect

06/23/2023

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A link for families while providing a network of love for all spectrums in the autism community. A pursuit for passion in life!

04/18/2023

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04/07/2023

Did you know we provide support for ASD?

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03/31/2023

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that generally appears before the age of 3.

03/29/2023

Parents do not and cannot cause autism spectrum disorder. Although the multiple causes of ASD are not known, it is known that parental behavior before, during and after pregnancy does not cause ASD.

03/27/2023

Autism spectrum disorder is not degenerative. Individuals with ASD can continuously improve with the right support and inclusion.

03/25/2023

There is no federal requirement for providing supportive services in adulthood. This leaves many families navigating these types of services on their own.

03/23/2023

Co-morbid medical conditions in autism spectrum disorder are common and may include: allergies, asthma, epilepsy, digestive disorders, feeding disorders, sleeping disorders, sensory integration dysfunction, cognitive impairments and other medical disorders.

03/21/2023

According to a recent study funded by Autism Speaks, the lifetime costs of autism average $1.4 million to $2.4 million.

03/19/2023

Children and adults with autism spectrum disorder often care deeply but lack the ability to spontaneously develop empathic and socially connected typical behavior. Individuals with ASD often want to socially interact but lack the ability to spontaneously develop effective social interaction skills.

03/17/2023

An estimated 40 percent of people with autism are nonverbal.