We as parents of special needs children have many challenges that we are facing during this time of crisis. With many of the schools across the country closed, many parents are now tasked with implementing school at home. But what about parents of special needs children? Yes, we are also in that boat of implementing…
When my daughter got her autism diagnosis, one of the first things I needed was support. And one of the first things I did? I started looking for resources in my area on how to create and nurture a strong support system. As a parent of an autistic child, this was one of the most…
After my daughter with autism turned 18, there were several things that I had to do for her future. Many of those things started well before she turned 18 and that included financial planning. But this one thing? This is one of the most important steps I took for my daughter’s future. Thanks to…
“Just use your words” How often do you hear that phrase? For that matter, how often have you used that phrase? With my neurotypical daughter, I have tried to refrain from using it. And that’s not because I don’t want to remind her of her expansive vocabulary. But, it’s mostly because I never really had…
Just as your child is going to receive a back-to-school supply list? Here are a few things that you should be doing to get ready for back to school. Yes, you- mom or dad of an autistic child. There are some specific things that you’re going to need. I won’t leave you empty-handed though. At…
As the parent of a non verbal autistic child, there are many things that I worry about. Some of these things are probably so far out of my control that I should just let them go. But I can’t. I have tried and tried and I just can’t. When she was younger, one of my…
