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
Distance Learning Special Education: 7 Tips to Help You Survive and Thrive During School Closure
Beginning in March 2020, distance learning became the dominant mode of school instruction across much of the country. As we look to fall 2020, health data makes it extremely likely that our youth will continue to access distance either full-time or part-time for the coming year. ... View Post
No Fuss Fourth of July: 4th of July Sensory Activities and Ideas
This post was originally written in 2019, before the restrictions limiting large groups due to the spread of Covid-19. I think you'll find that many of these 4th of July sensory activities and ideas will work even in light of these regulations. Do you need some 4th of July sensory activities ... View Post
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