Author: mbmarsden

"Imitate and Expand" Marcus is 2 ½ years old. I first met Marcus when he was two and have been working to help his grandmother and his parents to best engage and support him. I make sure to use strategies that are both simple and fun. Autism...

"iPad for Dessert" My 9 year old son James was diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder – specifically PDD, with traces of Aspergers – when he was two and a half. He’s extremely verbal, incredibly bright (with many savant qualities), and remarkably sweet.  His constant expressions...