A Delicious Snack That You Can Feel Good About (Autism Approved)

As a late diagnosed autistic adult, there were a lot of things I’d wish I’d known sooner. One of those things? How to understand my autism.  Granted, as an adult, I still don’t always understand but I’m learning every day it seems. Whether that’s through interactions with others or through other means. One of my favorite ways of learning though is books. In fact, when my daughter was diagnosed; one of the first resources I turned to were books about autism for parents. Now, I want to share my top picks for best books about autism for autistic kids. Why books for autistic children? I believe that there’s a lot to be learned from books. Sure, we are in the day and age of YouTube…

If your child is gluten free or has food allergies, Halloween can be difficult. But that’s no reason to miss out on the fun. Here are some amazing candy free alternatives for Halloween parties and trick-or-treating. If you’ve taken a look at our tips for how to have an autism friendly Halloween or if you will be using our Trick or Treat cards for autistic kids; maybe you’re looking to take it one step further. If you are searching for candy free alternatives for a classroom Halloween party or to hand out for trick-or-treaters, we have found some of the best for you!   Non Candy Trick or Treat Ideas If you are participating in the Teal Pumpkin Project, or perhaps you just want to get a little…

Over the years, I have worn many hats and told many stories. This story is perhaps one of the most important. It’s the story of how I learned to become my child’s advocate. And it was part of my own journey in special needs advocacy. I was 16 when my oldest was born in 1998. I was 17 when I attended his first coordination meeting for his early intervention services. I was 18 when I attended my first IFSP meeting. Needless to say, I felt a bit out of my element. I was a teenager, still in high school. I should have been planning for prom. Or what I was going to do that weekend. Or, let’s be honest, what I was going to after I…

This post was sponsored by Nabisco as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. We are always looking for ways to help my autistic daughter increase her independence. Whether it’s through her evening routine, or mealtimes; I know that a little bit will go a long way. If you’re in need of tips for how to help your autistic child pack their own lunch – read on. When it comes to what we pack for my autistic daughter’s lunch, it’s pretty straightforward. Trail mix (for protein) Fruit Veggies Chips Snack We rotate through a few things every so often, but we try to cover those basic groups. Honestly, as long as she’s eating, I’m…