No one knows when their time will come, but it is essential to have a plan in place for your family when it does. Everyone wants to believe their family will be financially secure when something dastardly happens. Unfortunately, this is not always the case especially if you haven’t done
Parenting is never simple, but raising an autistic child can feel like stepping into a whole new world without a map. There is no perfect guide and no magic advice that works for every family. But there are things that can make life easier, help you understand your child better,
The Lorax is such a fun book and movie no matter how old you are. This Lorax paper plate craft makes a fun mask or even to use as a character while doing whatever. My kids love to act out the story using it. You probably have everything you need
Here in Autismland, we like to incorporate food into our hands on activities. After a week of celebrating Read Across America, a fitting end is Cat In The Hat pizza. Shaped pizza always taste better anyway. Most kids love pizza. Homemade pizza has the added benefit of becoming a cherished
All of the Dr. Seuss books bring a smile to my face. I fondly remember using them to help the children practice their reading skills. One of our favourite holidays is Read Across America Day on March 2nd. A Cat In the Hat solo cup party hat craft is a
Kids who “think in pictures” love to do hands on activities to use while reading stories. This Lorax paper bag puppet is perfect for use while reading the story for Read Across America Day. What is Read Across America Day? Read Across America Day is universally celebrated on Dr. Seuss’
Taking a break really should be such a simple thing – you stop, get some rest, recharge, and then you get on with whatever it was you were doing. But for a lot of people, taking a break isn’t so easy because it comes with a lot of guilt attached
Making the holidays work with for your autistic child can be quite a daunting task. Tough choices have to made and explained repeatedly to many people. If you allow too many activities and events to take over then you end up with meltdowns as well as sensory overload. That’s just
Homeschooling and holidays do not make for a good mix in my opinion. Certainly the holidays pose a interesting blend of problems when it comes to autism. The sensory needs of your autistic child will make even the most mundane homeschooling/ holidays tasks seem excruciating. Imagine how overwhelming it must be
Teaching kids about voting seems a bit presumptuous at first glance. If your child is non verbal or may never live independently then why would they need to vote? If someone has legal guardianship of them then the right to vote is taken away. Why take time to teach about