The stimulus belief response is a key tenet of the Son-Rise program (more info about Son-Rise here: https://autismtreatmentcenter.org/). When my son was about 5, I
If you’re a homeschooling parent like me, summer’s end means it’s time to start thinking about your homeschool schedule for the fall. Trying to figure
Thinking about these family vacation tips when traveling with a child with special needs will improve your experience. Consider things that will allow you to bring as much routine and familiarity as possible to your trip.
June is Professional Wellness Month, which means that it is the perfect time to focus on employee benefits that support working families in finding a
yAre you looking for ways to support someone with autism better? I have learned from my son and his friends how people can help and
When people find out that I homeschool my 15-year-old autistic** son, I often get asked, “why?” Or “how did you decide to do that?” Or
.Gifts for building social and communication skills can be both fun and skill-building. The holiday season is upon us once again. Here are some fun
For our families, ‘the most wonderful time of the year,” must also include sensory friendly gifts. Our kids who thrive on familiarity and routine can
Getting good sleep can be quite elusive to many children. I know from experience just how big of an impact sleep deprivation can have on
Autism sleep issues affect around 80% of autistic people. If your child is one of them, chances are you’re not getting enough sleep either.
Neurolyrical Cafe is an AWESOME event to explore nonverbal communication in children and individuals organized by I-ASC – The International Association for Spelling as Communication.
A sensory-friendly Halloween can be challenging to create. For most families with young children, Halloween is a time full of fun, excitement, and anticipation. However,
In Part 1 and Part 2 about chewing/mouthing behavior in autism, I shared about potential underlying causes. In this final post of the series, I
In part 1, we discussed chewing, mouthing, or eating inedible objects, also known as Pica Syndrome, and possible underlying nutritional deficiencies that can contribute to
What is Pica Syndrome? Pica Syndrome in Autism is when a child has an insatiable need to chew on and/or eat inedible objects. This is
Every person is different, so it is impossible to say if someone will continue to have meltdowns throughout their life. My son is 14,
Your child has newly received an autism diagnosis, and you are most likely overwhelmed with all the early interventions – OT, PT, SLP, IEP, etc.
Here’s a hand sensory processing issues FAQ for parents. Sensory processing issues are common in kids with autism and refer to trouble managing information that
For children with sensory issues, sensitivity to haircuts can be a nightmare. Here are some simple tools and ideas that have worked for my son