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 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…

How to Get Started with PECS for Your Autistic Child
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How to Get Started with PECS for Your Autistic Child

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If you are looking to create a functional communication system for your autistic child at home, why not make a homemade PECS binder? You can use picture cards for autism printables to make a binder that your child take can with them and use at home. How to a develop a communication system at home If your child has a speech or language delay, their speech therapist may have several suggestions for developing a functional communication system. One that can be used at home or at school, and independently or with assistance. One that is more familiar in the autism and special needs community is PECS. But just how do you get started with PECS? And are they really that beneficial? When it comes to…

9 Tips from Moms for How to Plan a Birthday Party for an Autistic Child

9 Tips from Moms for How to Plan a Birthday Party for an Autistic Child

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Are in need of birthday party ideas for your autistic child? I’ll be the first to admit that planning a birthday party was never my strong suit. Sure, I love to plan, but a birthday party was just a little bit out of my league. I can remember the birthday parties my mom planned for me and it struck me- I would likely never plan an autism birthday party. Part of it has to do with when my daughter’s birthday is, but then there are other factors like friends and locations. Turns out that I wasn’t alone in this struggle. The autism birthday party Sweet B’s birthday is in July, so I attribute that to one reason why I never really planned a big birthday party…

How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Preschoolers

How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Preschoolers

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Over the years, medical professionals and parents have come to realize that the earlier autism is diagnosed, the better. As parents, we need to know what those initial signs of autism are and how to look for them. But what about after the toddler years? What about learning to recognize the signs of autism in preschoolers? How do we best support preschoolers on the autism spectrum? How are the signs of autism in preschoolers different? Honestly, the signs of autism in preschoolers are very similar to the signs of autism in toddlers. In fact, there are what you could call “universal signs” or “universal signals” of autism in early childhood. And, it usually starts the same way. You, as a parent, are concerned about your…