Parenting an Autistic Child

Calming strategies for autism meltdowns are something that I have wanted to cover more. While I have created a simple calming strategies printable pack in the past, it’s something that I know I can expand on. Today, I want to talk about how to use yoga as an autism meltdown strategy. How Yoga is Beneficial for Autism Meltdowns An excellent way to help a child with autism is to have them do yoga. Yoga is becoming very popular for kids and teens because of all the many benefits it provides. Not only are there are a lot of important physical benefits, but emotional and mental ones as well. Kids with autism will find that they are able to relax more often and have a great tool…

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…

This post has been sponsored by Zappos but all opinions are my own. One of the biggest struggles when it comes to parenting an autistic child, is finding sensory friendly clothing. My daughter, for example, does not like tags and prefers to wear her clothes inside out. Not a big deal. I don’t really care (nor does her school) if she’s wearing her clothes inside out. Still, we wanted to find options for her that would look the same and still be comfortable. This conversation is sponsored by Zappos – where we found some awesome new sensory friendly clothing options. In addition to being sensory friendly, I also look for clothing that is easy for her to put on. We’re working hard on increasing her…

Being a mom has been one of the most educational and eye-opening experiences of my life. Especially when it comes to my autistic daughter, she has taught me so many things- not just about parenting, but about myself. Parenting an autistic child has taught me a lot about myself. And I would even go so far as to say, that my autistic daughter is one of my greatest inspirations in life. Which is true. She inspires me daily. Not just because she’s my daughter. Though I may be a bit biased. For everything that she’s encountered, and gone through, she does so with a smile. That’s why I want to honor her and share with you 23 things that my autistic daughter has taught me….