Advice for Parents and Caregivers

Back-to-School Success: Helping Your Autistic Child Transition with Confidence

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As the summer days wind down and back-to-school ads abound, many families begin preparing for the return to routines and classrooms. But for parents of autistic children, this transition often brings unique challenges. Here are some tips on how you can help your child step into the new school year with greater ease and self-confidence: […]

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5 Tips to Engage Your Autistic Child During Summer Break

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Summer break can be both a relief and a challenge, especially when your child thrives on routine. The good news? With a little planning and a lot of heart, you can create a meaningful, enjoyable summer that meets your child’s unique needs. Autistic children often feel more secure with structure. While summer brings flexibility, try

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Valentine’s Day and Autism: Six Ways to Help Your Child Prepare for and Enjoy the Holiday

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Valentine’s Day, the day we celebrate the people in our lives that are most important to us, is just around the corner. Many people spend time with loved ones, and kids will exchange cards and treats with their teachers and classmates, but autistic children may experience the day a bit differently. While they may want

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11 Ways to Prepare for Happy Holidays with an Autistic Child

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The end-of-the-year holidays are supposed to be happy occasions, filled with joyful traditions such as family gatherings, elaborately home-cooked meals, the exchanging of gifts, parties, fireworks, and other festive activities. They’re supposed to be a time to look forward to and enjoy but enter an autistic child into the mix, and the dynamics can suddenly

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IEP MEETINGS: What Can I Request for my Autistic Child?

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An Individual Education Plan (IEP) is a legal document that is developed during a meeting between parents and school staff for every child eligible for special education. This plan includes a child’s strengths and weaknesses, educational needs, goals, and the services needed to achieve quantifiable results.  Read More>>

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Safety Considerations for Caregivers of Children on the Autism Spectrum

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Safety is an important topic when caring for autistic children. We covered how to keep autistic children out of harm’s way in Safety First! 8 Ways to Keep Children on the Autism Spectrum Safe, but there is another side to the story. Safety can also be an issue for the parents and caregivers of children on

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