Mealtime Challenges
Whether you’re struggling with grabbing, messy eating, pouring drinks independently, or washing hands and face after eating, choose only one goal to start. Starting slow doesn’t mean that you give up on the others. You can add more goals after your child is learning...
Siblings and the Autism Journey
Siblings lives are intertwined. And if one child has Autism, the dynamics and needs of each child might change. Here are some tips that may help your children on their journey together. Try to give each child his own time and attention. A child needs to feel loved,...
Holiday Tips for the Holiday Season
Preparing for the holidays should be fun! But it can turn stressful and overwhelming when your child with Autism doesn’t like change. Here’s what you can do. Involve your child in the process. If he hung it up with you, he’ll be less likely to be upset by it....
My child is newly diagnosed. Now what?
As a parent of a newly (or not-so-newly) diagnosed child with Autism, you know how confusing it can be to find good information about this spectrum disorder. The good news is that you can do a lot to help your child succeed! Whether or not your child can talk, dress...
4 Reasons Your Household Is Stressed (And What You Can Do About It!)
By Emma Grace Brown There are many reasons that your household might feel tense and unpleasant. After eight months of this pandemic, many of us have seen our stress levels hit the roof. Unfortunately, living in a home with high emotions isn’t healthy for anyone. The...
School is starting! Adjusting from COVID to Classroom
How to best help your child transition from virtual classes to reality. It’s been a long time since we’ve had a traditional school day within an active, social environment. Here are some ideas to help the transition from home back to school. Have an open discussion...