Figuring out how to keep your child with autism entertained, educated, happy, and progressing is not easy…especially during Covid-19. Do yourself a favor, sit back, observe, and follow your child’s lead. He will open up a world of possibilities for you. Sometimes, when we just...
Communication isn't easy for most children with autism. However, if your child is non-verbal, the challenges can feel even more frustrating and overwhelming. There are a few things that you can do, right now, to help your child communicate his needs. 1. Use visual tools. Whether you...
From information gathered from interviews and surveys, many parents expressed that hygiene issues are one of their biggest concerns. Children with autism sometimes experience a breakdown in understanding the importance of cleanliness. They do not automatically understand that if they don’t shower, germs may make...
What we say matters. Our energy matters. The way we behave around our children matters. Your child is listening to what you are saying when you are having a conversation in front of him, or even when you are in the next room. Your words...
A while back, one of my clients asked me if I had any advice to give her when it came to setting up a playdate for her son. A new family had moved in across the street and she was eager to invite their child...