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Continue reading →: Creating a Sensory-Friendly Home EnvironmentHome is the most comfortable place for your kiddos. It’s the place they can just be themselves and have fun. But if your child is sensitive to sensory input, they can become uncomfortable in their own home. Here are 5 ways to make your home a cozier space for your…
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Continue reading →: Managing Meltdowns: Strategies for ParentsMeltdowns and temper tantrums aren’t the same things. This is important to remember as we discuss this because meltdowns and temper tantrums need to be handled differently by their parent or guardian. So, what’s the difference between a meltdown and a temper tantrum? A temper tantrum is usually in response…
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Continue reading →: Traveling with a Child on the Autism SpectrumGoing on a family trip can be so much fun! But when you have a child (or children) on the spectrum, traveling can be a chaotic experience that can leave even the most seasoned parents in tears. Here in this post I want to share some tips and tricks for…
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Continue reading →: How Do I Get an Autism Diagnosis for My Child?If you suspect your child might have autism, you might be asking yourself what to do next. As a parent or guardian, you will be playing the role of advocate for your child, and so knowledge of autism and the diagnosis process is going to be key in getting the…
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Continue reading →: How to Explain Autism to SiblingsI will never forget the day my son exclaimed, “The baby doesn’t love me!” We were driving in the car, and my son (age 5 at the time) leaned over to my 2 year old daughter and said, “I love you baby!” She was silent. In fact, she didn’t even…
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Continue reading →: Early Signs of AutismEvery child experiences autism differently, and this means that each of them will show it differently, too. This was true with both of my kids as well. My son has level 1 (mild) autism and was diagnosed at age 4 with a 3 hour assessment. We thought he was autistic,…
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