The Difference Blog

January 21, 2017

Autism With a Side of Laughter.

Ok- day two of the new year and already a funny autism story with my son Christopher
November 25, 2016
Cute boy with blue smart watch lying on the table at terrace

Reduce the Risk of Wandering

10 Tips to Reduce the Risk of Wandering By Gary Weitzen, a dad who’s been there, done that, and bought the tee shirt Nearly half of all […]
August 6, 2016

What Makes a Good Volunteer?

Volunteers are at the heart of all the great work that charities provide every year. Find out if you have the 4 qualities needed to be a great volunteer.
June 8, 2016
Firefighter with police officer

Keeping Kids with ASD Safe from Victimization

The sexual abuse rate of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder by predators is between 40-70%. We must give the individuals with ASD themselves the knowledge, skills, and power to recognize and avoid danger and keep themselves safe.
May 7, 2016

Thank You Autism for These Gifts

My world changed forever with the birth of my beautiful son Christopher. It changed again three years later when he received the diagnosis of autism. Looking back over the past 20 plus years of being a father- I just have three words: "Thank You Autism."