What's on your special needs back to school checklist? Back to school season tends to start early - often as soon as the 5th of July in the US. As a full-time educator, I always want to get a jump on things for my own kids - without reminding myself of how quickly my own summer is ... View Post
What No One Tells You: Your Autism Superpower
What is the autism superpower in your family? A diagnosis of autism can turn your family inside out and upside down. It can be incredibly difficult to focus on the positive as you navigate accessing services, insurance headaches, and your first IEP meeting. But chances are your autistic family ... View Post
Date night at home ideas: 5 Effortless Ideas
Do you need date night at home ideas? One of the most challenging aspects of special needs parenting is finding suitable child care providers - especially if your special needs child is active and/or has medically complex needs. The teenager next door is too inexperienced. The grandparents ... View Post
Groundhog Day: 5 Simple Lessons from the Movie for Autism Families
Groundhog Day. Typically a third-tier holiday - if you can even call it that. A great Bill Murray movie from 1993. And also, somewhat ironically, Mr. Diggy’s birthday. That our non-verbal autistic child shares a birthday with a furry weather-predicting animal (and an ... View Post
4 Reasons to Join a Parent Support Group Today: Autism Mom Life
Have you ever tried an autism parent support group? You are not alone. No matter what brings you into a parent support group, that is the one thing you should never leave without knowing. There are many options for groups - ostensibly one to fit every lifestyle. If you live ... View Post
IEP Tips: 6 Secrets for Your Next Meeting
Do you need IEP tips? For many families, IEP day looms large on the calendar. Indeed, the day you finalize an Individualized Educational Plan, or IEP, for your child can have the potential to be a stressful, intense day. Initial IEP If your child has a new diagnosis, then you need to ... View Post