I'm Floyd Tilton, your Autism/PDD Guide at About. I spent 17 years as a classroom teacher, before becoming a training officer for the Social Security Disability Determination Service. I'm also the parent of a child with Autism, and a journalist covering the entire Autism Spectrum. I live with Autism every day of the year, so I've probably been through what your're going through now. I can help you with SSI questions, educational issues such as IEP's, tips on non-verbal communication, service animals for the Autistic child and more. I offer an excellent source of information on all levels of the Autism Spectrum.

My education includes graduate study in Psychology and I taught Human Growth and Development on the college level. I can help you decide if the behaviors your child is exhibiting are a cause for concern. I am a firm believer that our kids are children first and also have Autism or a PDD condition. I believe that we need to focus first on our children's abilities, not their disabilities.

I can not give you medical advice, but I can help point you in the right direction to find the information you seek, as well as giving you a caring ear to listen to your concerns and problems. Let my experience help you to find what you're looking for.