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Pica Syndrome and Autism – Part 3

In Part 1 and Part 2 on about chewing/mouthing behavior in autism, I shared about potential underlying causes. In this final post of the series, I will focus on interventions

Pica syndrome in autism (sensory issues) – Part 2

In part 1, we discussed chewing, mouthing, or eating of inedible objects also known as Pica Syndrome and possible underlying nutritional deficiencies that can contribute to these behaviors. Read part

Pica syndrome in Autism – Part 1

What is Pica? Does your child have an insatiable need to chew on and/or eat inedible objects? This is not uncommon among children with autism and I have quite a

Dividing your parenting time between children with different needs

When you have more than one child, it’s common as a parent to wonder if you are giving each child enough of your time and attention. This often becomes an

Why are autistic people ignored by healthcare?

Just getting blood-drawn makes your blood boil Our Autistic child needs blood drawn, but they won’t sit still for it. Maybe they are scared, extremely sensitive to pain, do not

A parent’s guide to meltdowns

An infographic by VitalGuide and Parent Expert Suzanne Shaft (Plan A-Z) Learn more Suzanne Shaft and Plan A-Z on Vitalxchange Read more from Suzanne Shaft

The rundown on meltdowns

Meltdowns are not uncommon for people on the autism spectrum and there are many things that can contribute to them. Author and mother of an autistic teen shares a lot

Learn through play – Building healthy bodies and minds

At The Inspired Treehouse, we believe that with a little help, kids can build strong, healthy bodies and minds and learn through play.  We are pros at creating easy-to implement

5 Sneaky Signs of Burnout

Burnout has traditionally been seen in the workplace, but it actually can occur in any area where you’re overexerting energy. Sometimes the signs of burnout are subtle – here are