Caring for an autistic child often comes with a unique set of challenges. Common health issues, from sleep disturbances to sensory sensitivities, can affect their comfort and well-being daily. These health issues can feel overwhelming for parents in addition to autism, but minor adjustments and strategies at home can make
A few years ago, I wore blue because a Facebook friend asked people to wear blue and take a picture for her to show her son. Guess what? I forgot to take a picture! So much for autism awareness! Did I not care about autism anymore? Hardly. I’m just too
Image Credit: Igor Starkov from Unsplash. Having a family is always a great experience, but it often means needing to make a few changes. A lot of these can be around the home. You’ll already know you’ll need to child-proof your house, after all. Then there’s trying to style a
Collection Week will be here faster than you think! Why not always have an Operation Christmas Child shoebox to fill so you’re ready when collection time rolls up. No more last minute rushing and paying full price for everything because collection week snuck up on you. Wait?! That never happens
Considering that around one in 59 children across the US is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), there is an understandable need and demand for resources that can help parents navigate raising neurodivergent kids. After all, while raising children with autism is just as rewarding and warm as with any
If your child is autistic, there’s also a high chance that they struggle with vision issues. Between 20 and 44% of children with Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have visually significant refractive errors, one-third struggle with strabismus (eye misalignment), and one-fifth have amblyopia (lazy eye). Wearing eyewear like prescription or reading
Helping your kids get the most out of life is one of the things that you need to make the most of as a parent. This is something that you are going to help you focus on some of the leading ideas that are going to allow you to improve
Parenting is one of the most significant responsibilities one can undertake, and it comes with the rewarding task of imparting valuable skills to children. These skills help them navigate the world with confidence and empathy, laying the foundation for a well-rounded and fulfilling life. In today’s fast-paced and ever-changing world,
Math is one of the trickiest subjects for a lot of children. And even though there’s a stereotype that autistic children are good at it (and some are), they can struggle with it too. As with any other subject, practice often makes perfect. Spending time working on important skills can
Do you LOVE Handwriting Without Tears and want to use the HWT font to create your own worksheets? With one autistic son and another with severe dysgraphia, traditional handwriting curriculum just did not help. My ASD kiddo would get overwhelmed from the cluttered pages (too many lines!) and loopy cursive was