One Important Step I Took for My Daughter’s Future
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One Important Step I Took for My Daughter’s Future

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  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 ABLEnow®  for sponsoring this conversation. I’m thrilled to be able to speak with you about it. My Best piece of advice for parents who have just received an autism diagnosis I want to start this by sharing a little bit of advice with you. This may seem like unnecessary advice. However, it’s one of those things that I’d wish I’d known about before. And it’s as simple as this: if…

Gift Ideas for Autistic Children for Any Budget or Price Range (Updated for 2019)

Gift Ideas for Autistic Children for Any Budget or Price Range (Updated for 2019)

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Sometimes, it can be difficult finding just the right gift for your autistic child. Or, maybe not. Some autistic kids have their definite interests. That might make it easier when it comes to buying 5 (or more) of everything. But if you are looking for more gift ideas for autistic children we are happy to present this post to you- sponsored by our friends at Fun and Function. Fidget Gift Ideas for Autistic Children Though you may be put off by these because of the fidget spinner craze, we all know how useful fidget toys can be for our autistic kiddos. And as an added bonus, none of these are spinners! Spaghetti Chewy Fidget Fidget Key Chain Balls-3 Pack Fidget Keeper Create-Your-Own-Chewy? Necklace and Fidget…

The Dangers of Vaping for Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

The Dangers of Vaping for Teenagers with Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Have you heard of vaping? Vaping is the inhaling and exhaling of aerosol vapor from an e-cigarette or similar device. And for many, vaping quickly escalates to addiction status. Folks, we’re talking about nicotine addiction. This is the same thing as smoking cigarettes but vaping should still be considered a serious health hazard. It is NOT a “healthy alternative” to smoking cigarettes. And for teenagers on the autism spectrum? Vaping is downright dangerous. In fact, that risk carries over to any teenager with low-impulse control. Why is vaping so dangerous for teenagers with autism? Autistic individuals often have executive functioning deficits. Because of this, a teenager with autism (or ADHD) that has low-impulse control or poor decision making skills then becomes more susceptible to becoming…

How a Sensory Diet Will Help Your Autistic Child Manage Their Day
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How a Sensory Diet Will Help Your Autistic Child Manage Their Day

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Usually, when we think of the word “diet” we start thinking of a group of foods or list of foods that we can or cannot have. But, have you heard of a sensory diet? A sensory diet doesn’t involve food, per say, but it does involve the sensory input around you. In fact, as a parent of an autistic child, here’s the benefits of a sensory diet to help your autistic child manage their day. How is a Sensory Diet Beneficial for Autistic Children A sensory diet helps your child regulate their sensory needs by providing the input that they’re seeking throughout the day.  Seems simple enough, right? But, how does one implement a sensory diet and what goes into it? Well, this is when…

How to Handle Your Emotionally Charged Tween with Autism

How to Handle Your Emotionally Charged Tween with Autism

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From a young age, it seems, autistic children struggle with self-regulation, organization, and emotional regulation. It’s one of the many challenges that parents of autistic children face. But, then you add in puberty? It’s like adding fuel to an already volatile fire. Often, this leads to conflict and frequent clashes between children and parents.  Then, you add in the outside influences of peers? Parenting a tween on the autism spectrum can be tricky.  And you want your relationship with your tween to thrive, not just survive. That’s all that any parent really wants. But, how do we nurture this healthy relationship and maintain our own sanity? How do we handle the emotionally charged tween with autism? How Parents Can Help Their Emotionally Charged Tween You’ll…

How to Use PECS to Give Your Autistic Child the Gift of Communication
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How to Use PECS to Give Your Autistic Child the Gift of Communication

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“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 to use it before. Except I did.. just not in the typical way that most people think. When we say “use your words” to our children, we are really asking for them to communicate with us, right? But for autistic children like my daughter, they may not always have the expressive vocabulary. We want our children to have a voice and to use that voice. As parents of autistic children,…