What are the Lessons Learned in 2020 for Your Autism Family? The crisis that is 2020 is now in the fourth quarter of the year. Many health professionals advise that we will likely be in and out of different levels of quarantine for months, or even years. So it’s time to examine, ... View Post
22 Ways to Celebrate Hawaii at Home: Gifts for Hawaii Lovers
Are you looking to have a little bit of Hawaii at home? Do you need gifts for Hawaii lovers in your life (including you!)? Looking for something to do while you await your next island vacation? Want the perfect gift for your favorite island-lover? Here are some tips to enjoy Hawaii at ... View Post
Autism Reading List: Top 15 Non-Fiction Books for Autism Moms
The paradox of autism - which hits home the second a diagnosis lands in your family - is that there is SO MUCH information to get lost in AND SO LITTLE of it seems to be concrete, reliable, and realistic. This is why you need an autism reading list. Why you need an Autism Reading List While ... View Post
How to Manage Autism Meltdowns: 7 Tips for Managing Extreme Moods
Do you know how to manage autism meltdowns? If you are parenting an autistic child, you are likely witnessing some extreme moods. In the autism community, a critical mass of these extreme moods is often referred to as a meltdown. A meltdown is much more than a tantrum - and therefore needs ... View Post
How to Support Autism Siblings: 5 Ways to Start
It can be challenging to figure out how to support autism siblings - if only for the time that it takes you to manage your autistic child and his or her therapies, providers, and related paperwork. But they are your children too. Explain to others- then teach the vocabulary When our kids ... View Post
Sensory Friendly Halloween: 5 Tips for a Safe, Fun Holiday – Without a Meltdown
Do you need a sensory friendly Halloween celebration? Halloween is typically a kid favorite - no long meals to sit through, costumes to plan and put together, plus they get to stay up late and have a ton of candy. While our current health crisis is causing many families to rethink Halloween, ... View Post