Some mornings, your child feels anxious, overwhelmed, and does not want to walk out the front door to go to school. Mornings, especially Monday mornings, are tricky for kids with autism, because they are filled to the brim with transitions. Here are a few strategies that...
Recently, a momma asked me about repetitive behavior. She wanted to know why her son watches specific parts of videos over and over again, and what she should do about it. This is a common concern that many parents have. You may be experiencing the same...
Your child is not a killer. Autism does not cause people to shoot others. My blood is boiling at the thought of anybody using autism as a scapegoat for the recent shooting that killed 17 innocent lives in Parkland, Florida. As a parent, you are probably...
Recently, a family shared a post about how a snack company went above and beyond for their child with autism. Their son, who loved a certain snack food that came in very specific packaging, started refusing to eat the snack. This was because the company...
A while ago, I posted the following question on Facebook: True or False: You do not go out to eat at restaurants because of fear of your child melting down. After reading your responses, it is clear that you are in MAJOR need of strategies so you can...