Parenting a Child with Autism, Video

Written by HealthyPlace.com Staff Writer

Autism is a spectrum disorder, and although it is defined by a certain set of behaviors, children and adults with autism can exhibit any combination of these behaviors in any degree of severity. There is no cure for autism at present. Therapies, or interventions, are designed to remedy specific symptoms in each individual. The best-studied therapies include educational/behavioral and medical interventions. Although these interventions do not cure autism, they often bring about substantial improvement.

On the HealthyPlace Mental Health TV Show, we spoke with Ginger Taylor about her experience on parenting her autistic son.

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About Ginger Taylor, our guest on this parenting video

Ginger Taylor is the mother of a beautiful son, named Chandler.

Chandler was formally diagnosed with Autism in January 2005. Just before he turned 3 years old.

Taking care of her son is Ginger's whole life, experiencing a lot of safety and medical issues. It's very isolating, Ginger copes as a parent by keeping a strong marriage, having faith and attending a support group.

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