When Autism and Epilepsy Meet.
A unique series for Autism Awareness Month
This post is part of the Epilepsy Blog Relay™. Follow along all month! Audra’s Story Have you ever wondered what it’s like to live as an autistic adult with epilepsy? Having a child who is autistic with epilepsy is a challenge as well! I am Autistic Audra! I am 38 years old with a son … Read More
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to travel as an autistic with epilepsy? Here are a few tips on how to manage the independence needed to travel.
Audra offers some tips on creating a 504 and an IEP plan to safeguard your child with epilepsy at school.
Audra, who writes Our Life With Autism, shares the life and adventures of mother and son with epilepsy and autism spectrum.
In the early days I sometimes came across the statistic that up to one third of individuals with autism will also eventually be diagnosed with epilepsy. I never dismissed it, but I never dwelled on it, either – until it became a reality for us.
Being diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of three means it has always been a significant part of who I am. A lot of people tell you ‘don’t let your condition define who you are’ but you can’t stop it from doing so. The simple fact is, as human beings, the experiences we have alter the way we develop. And I believe epilepsy has, in more ways than one, driven me to be the creative person I am today.
Below is a story that was originally produced for the Journal of Human Molecular Genetics (May 2011). The research is so groundbreaking that the story has already been picked up by Science Daily, The Toronto Sun, The Ottowa Sun, A Health Blog, BioQuick News, PhysOrg and is spreading across the globe swiftly. What’s the … Read More