Want a pizza recipe to do with your kids? Look no further. Have you ever had a week that really wore you out, and none
At the end of every IEP meeting lately, I find myself asking why this process has to be so difficult. After all, we are supposed
“Everyone wants to support the cute kid…but what about when it comes to advocating for your special needs adult?” It’s a question that often preoccupies
A Passion Economy My first side hustle was working at a toy store. I was a college student working a full-time summer internship at a
For parents unfamiliar with the term ‘summer slide,’ nope, it’s not fun playground equipment. It means the setback in the summer when our children with
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
When parenting children with different needs, it’s common for a parent to wonder if you give each child enough time and attention. This often becomes
Autistic healthcare needs are largely ignored by the healthcare system. Below is one mother’s account of her experiences. Just getting blood-drawn makes your blood boil