There are many organizations and grants out there who are willing to help autism families. Everyone knows that insurance doesn’t cover nearly enough of needed therapies. Services from the state and/or the school system can be minuscule at best. It’s like Taylor Swift so eloquently says “Bandaids don’t fix bullet holes”.
Leprechauns invaded us while we were sleeping. They made quite a mess but left chocolate. Anytime you leave chocolate, all is forgiven. Always remember that! JoJo swears that he woke up at 3AM and saw them. It was so cute. Those naughty leprechauns used our very own toilet paper to
A great way to work on fine motor skills in children with autism is using lacing activities. It’s an excellent activity to add to your occupational schedule. This flower lacing printable is one way to get it done. Fine motor skills are crucial for activities like handwriting, shoe tying, or even being
If you have an autistic child, you should be familiar with the term, sensory diet. If this is new to you, then you should know that it has nothing to do with food and everything to do with physical activity routines tailored to your child’s unique sensory needs. If you’ve
Wearing essential oil jewelry is a great way to enjoy the benefits of aromatherapy without applying it directly to your skin. Use a piece to add style to any outfit while also allowing you to enjoy your favorite calming oil when out and about without risk of bothering sensitive individuals
The Great Pumpkin has been visiting our house for many years. What started out as simply a way to exchange all of the candy that Logan received and couldn’t eat due to his allergies has turned into a treasured family tradition. I can’t imagine Halloween without it. The children immediately start
Having an autistic child means that you have to think out of the box for everything including taking your child to the dentist. Holistic dentistry uses a gently approach to keep your child’s teeth in pristine shape. It’s non use of drills and other dental tools makes it easier on
A good listener pays attention, comprehends what people say, and reacts appropriately to what they heard. Autistic children have been known to have poor processing speed which makes listening skills all the more important as well as harder to accomplish. In How to Make Your Child a Better Listener by
Dear doctor who discarded my autistic son, Remember us? I was the frazzled young mom who waited 2 hours to see you that afternoon. I had only slept for an hour and a half the previous night as that’s all my autistic child would sleep on any given night. I
We have a Pokemon lover here in Autismland. Logan has consistently loved Pokemon since he was a wee lad. Making a Pokemon sensory box is a great addition to his sensory diet because he’s interested in it. You really could do this with any item your child is interested in.