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

ByKori
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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…

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

How to Get SSI Benefits For Your Autistic Child

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While this could have been for a multitude of other things I’m sure (and once I get my index page together, I’ll have additions as I think of them) for the Autism A to Z series, today S is for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and how to get SSI benefits for your autistic child. I also want to talk about the differences between SSI and Social Security. SSI has been a huge help for us when it comes to getting things for Sweet B that aren’t otherwise covered elsewhere. I think, at some point, every parent of an autistic child should look into this. What does SSI stand for and what is it? SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. The program is run by the…

How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Toddlers
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How to Recognize Signs of Autism in Toddlers

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Do you have a difficult toddler or is it autism? Is my toddler being stubborn or is it autism?  Those are just two of the questions that a new parent may ask themselves- especially as the number of children being diagnosed with autism continues to rise.  For our family, we at least had an inkling that something could be wrong. It was just one of those gut feelings that we couldn’t quite shake. That something just wasn’t right.  And it was this one glaring thing, this one obvious sign of autism. Those initial signs of autism can be tough! But would you know what to look for when it comes to the early signs of autism in toddlers? How do you determine when it’s just…

The One Thing I Wish Someone had Told Me After My Daughter’s Diagnosis
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The One Thing I Wish Someone had Told Me After My Daughter’s Diagnosis

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Following my daughter’s autism diagnosis in 2003, I was a mess. So much had changed, and yet hadn’t changed, after receiving the official statements from her developmental pediatrician. And as much as I could have been in denial, instead I went into some sort of action. Granted, I still didn’t deal with it as best as I could have. There were still things that I could have done better. Looking back, there were a few things that I wish someone would have told me after my daughter’s autism diagnosis. The words I needed to hear after my daughter’s autism diagnosis It’s so simple really, but would have meant so much in the grand scheme of things. Nothing has changed. And yet, it seemed that everything…

What to Do When You’re Having a Breakdown as an Autism Mom

What to Do When You’re Having a Breakdown as an Autism Mom

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We’ve all had those moments. Those moments when our child is in the midst of a meltdown. Those moments when you’re surrounded by bills. Those moments when you know you need to get dinner on the table. Those moments when your mind is racing. Those moments when it just seems like you can’t do enough. We’ve all had those moments where we feel like we’re at our breaking point. We’ve all had those moments where we feel like we’re going to have a breakdown. I know because I’ve been there. I know because I was there. And here’s what to do when you’re having a breakdown as an autism mom. When that breakdown starts to happen… I can see it all too clearly.. the yelling…