autism

Tips For Helping Your Autistic Teen Excel At Life

Autism, regardless of age, is challenging on the best of days. The teen years are especially challenging due to hormones, the desire to fit in, etc. even for a typical child. There is hope, however, for helping your autistic teen thrive in their surroundings. You simply need to think outside

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Why Homeschooling And Holidays Are Not Good Bedfellows

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

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25+ of the Best Christmas Traditions to Celebrate This Year

Christmas is hands down my favorite holiday of the year. In addition to celebrating the birth of Jesus, it is a time to give gifts to my friends and family, spend time together, travel, and celebrate fun Christmas traditions.  After a year full of mistakes, disappointments, regrets, wins, losses, changes,

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How to Reduce Christmas Stress In An Autistic Home

For many autism families, the Christmas season can bring high levels of stress. The high expectations that come along with the holidays can lead to stress, depression or disappointment. Add in not planning for making it successful for your autistic child and the stress will overwhelm you. It’s important, as

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How To Make Your Thanksgiving Meal Affordable

Thanksgiving brings thoughts of blessings, family, and food. It also can make you feel a little anxious about how to make the meal affordable as well as successful for your autistic child. Whenever a discussion turns to Thanksgiving, the subject of food inevitably pops up. Dinner is an important part

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