Ymkje Wideman

Ymkje Wideman-van der Laan is an author and public speaker. In 2006, she assumed the care of her 6-month old grandson, Logan. There were signs of autism at an early age, and the diagnosis became official in 2009. She has been his advocate and passionate about promoting autism awareness ever since. Logan is the inspiration behind Autism Is...? and the other children’s books she wrote for him. She currently offers a series of training workshops on the different aspects of autism.

The Power of Optimism When Raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum

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Without a doubt, raising an autistic child can be extremely stressful and challenging. Learning to embrace a more optimistic mindset and focusing on the strengths and abilities of your autistic child, while also pursuing helpful new information and tools and practicing self-care, can make an enormous difference for your own and your child’s health and

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