The Amazing Benefits of Music Therapy for Autistic Individuals

The Amazing Benefits of Music Therapy for Autistic Individuals

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Over the years, we have looked into many types of therapies and treatments on this autism parenting journey. I hesitate to use the word treatment as it then brings the word “cure” along with it. So we’ll stick with therapy. We’ve tried the recommended in ABA therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy. And I’ve looked into horse therapy and touch therapy. One that has worked amazingly for my daughter is music therapy. Music has always been one way to calm her down and pick her mood up. Those are just two two of the benefits of music therapy for autism that we have found in our experience. One of the best things for Sweet B, aside from using PECS to create visual schedules, has been music…

4 Tips for What to do After You Receive an Autism Diagnosis for your Child
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4 Tips for What to do After You Receive an Autism Diagnosis for your Child

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Dear mom or dad who has just received an autism diagnosis for their child- yes, navigating this initial autism diagnosis process can be emotionally taxing. Do not give up. Love your child because they are still your child. Always remember that. For right now? Take a deep breath. There is a light, this is not the end. Don’t feel defeated because this not something that will defeat you. This not something to be down about. I get it, this is not the best time of your life right now. Or maybe it is. And that’s great. We all react and deal with things in different ways. As we should. You may also wonder on how you’re going to survive. At this point, my best piece…

How to Potty Train an Autistic Child with Visual Cards
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How to Potty Train an Autistic Child with Visual Cards

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Most children are typically potty trained by the age of 3 1/2, for children on the autism spectrum however, this may begin later. Even with the best visual printable resources available. Some individuals on the spectrum are never toilet trained fully. Here’s how to start potty training an autistic child with visual cards. Want more parenting tips? Check out a mom’s guide on how to parent an autistic child. Top Tips for Potty Training an Autistic Child One of the reasons that potty training or toilet training can be difficult for autistic children is because of the rigidity with their routine. Now, I’m not suggesting that you abandon all routine and structure for the purposes of potty training. Far from it.  Simply look for ways…

How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube with the Safe Vision App

How to Keep Kids Safe on YouTube with the Safe Vision App

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As a parent, you are likely concerned about your child’s safety in all aspects and areas of life. This should include online safety too, right? If you aren’t already taking measures to keep your child safe online, I am so excited to share about this! When it comes to teaching internet safety in general, this is something that I want my youngest (more tech savvy) child to be aware of. But, this extends to her sister as well. They are both relatively independent users of YouTube and I wanted to be able to use an app that would cross multiple platforms.  I was compensated for my time reviewing this product/service, writing this review, and hosting the giveaway. What is Safe Vision? Safe Vision is an…

How Visual Schedules Can Assist Children with Autism with Time Management Skills
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How Visual Schedules Can Assist Children with Autism with Time Management Skills

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If you are looking to help your autistic child with functional life skills, I’d love to talk to you about how to use time management resources for autism.  Some of these are so simple and my absolute favorite? Using visual schedules. Visual schedules and supports are incredibly important resources for autism and I truly believe that all starts at home. But, where does a parent begin? There’s already so much to take in when it comes to parenting an autistic child — believe me, I know! We are huge fans of using visual schedules. It helps my autistic daughter with predictability and gives her some control over her routine. From home-made schedules to schedules that are used in the classroom; visual schedules have been a…

Managing Depression Following the Autism Diagnosis
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Managing Depression Following the Autism Diagnosis

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I will not lie and say that every day is easy because it’s not. Here’s how to manage the depression that follows an autism diagnosis. Really, it’s all part of dealing with the initial diagnosis. Though your experience may not be the same as mine, if you are feeling these things? Know that you are not alone. Managing Your Depression as a Parent of an Autistic Child When my daughter was diagnosed with autism, I went through so many things. I’ve talked in the past about the grief after the diagnosis. I have also talked about the mom guilt following the diagnosis. If you’re looking to just understand the diagnosis process? I have you covered there too. What I wasn’t expecting was, after the grief and the…