3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules
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3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules

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I’ve said it before and honestly, I think it’s worth repeating: we could all do with a little bit of routine and structure.  Autistic children thrive with routines and predictability. As a parent of a non-verbal autistic child, I have learned this first hand. Sometimes the hard way. But it became more of a matter of altering the environment to better work for my daughter. Whether it’s at home or school, my autistic child benefits from visual schedules. And what better way than to use free printables for autistic children to set those schedules up. 3 Meaningful Ways Autistic Children Benefit from Visual Schedules It may seem like common sense. At least for me. I’ve come to know that my daughter is more of a…

Real Life Parenting Struggles in a Nuerodiverse Family

Real Life Parenting Struggles in a Nuerodiverse Family

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The time is 2016. I was undiagnosed at that point with my autistic daughter recently turning 15 and my neurotypical daughter the tender age of 3. Does any of this sound familiar? “No,” my 3 year old replies defiantly, her arms crossed and a scowl on her face. She replies, mind you, from the designated break corner in the living room- free from distractions or toys. At one point, there was tidy stack of books in this corner. But she’s long since thrown those to another area of the living room. One or two of them have even landed near the original pile of toys that lead to this whole situation in the first place. One simple request, “Can you clean up your toys?” And…

Back to School Transition Tips for Autistic Kids

Back to School Transition Tips for Autistic Kids

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Sweet B was 3 when she started preschool and honestly? I will remember that day like it was yesterday. That day was quite possibly one of the most difficult for her and for me and if you’d like, you can read about our story here.. Prior to that, she had stayed at home with me while her team of therapists came in and out of the house. But, after meeting with the Early Intervention team, it was decided that going to a special needs preschool program would be best. Thanks to V, I was already somewhat familiar with the special education process at the early childhood level. But, because had already been in daycare, the transition to preschool was easy. Today I want to share…

How to Get SSI Benefits for Your Autistic Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

How to Get SSI Benefits for Your Autistic Child: A Step-by-Step Guide for Parents

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If you’re raising an autistic child, you know that specialized therapies, adaptive equipment, and other necessary supports can be expensive. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can provide financial assistance to help cover these essential costs, but the application process can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down everything you need to know about SSI eligibility, the application process, and what to do if your claim is denied. 1. What Is SSI and How Can It Help? SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a federal program administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA) that provides monthly payments to children and adults with disabilities who meet income and resource limits. For autistic children, SSI benefits can help cover: ✔ Specialized therapies (speech, OT, ABA) ✔ Adaptive equipment ✔ Special diets…

Strategies and tips for how to teach kids to manage their anger

How to Teach Kids to Manage Their Anger: Ideas and Tips for Parents

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Anger is universal. I’ve learned recently that my youngest child has a temper like mine, and anger to match. And it’s not always pretty! Here’s how to teach kids to manage their anger (and yes, some of these will work for adults too!) I’ve always been a short-tempered person. Always. As a child, I was impatient and now, as an adult, I’m impatient. While my temper has gotten better, when it explodes; boy does it explode. As an autistic adult with ADHD, I have emotional regulation issues. Does that excuse me from losing my temper and yelling? Of course not. But it does at least give me a place to start with how to better manage my emotions so I’m not always losing my cool. As my…

Why It’s Okay to Not Feel Guilty About Acknowledging the Stress of Motherhood
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Why It’s Okay to Not Feel Guilty About Acknowledging the Stress of Motherhood

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Some days I love being a mom. Some days it’s challenging. I love my kids unconditionally and that will never change. But some days? I don’t love being a mom. Some days it sucks. Yes, I  said it. Some days being a mom sucks. I don’t say this to dismiss individuals who cannot conceive or who have lost children. I am merely acknowledging (to myself) that some days- motherhood is stressful. And it sucks. I still wouldn’t trade this for anything and some days I may need a reminder. I went looking for some inspirational words and found 4 powerful motherhood quotes to get through the tough times. These have helped me come to terms with the fact that yes- it is okay to admit…