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…

How to Recognize the Missing Signs of Autism in Girls
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How to Recognize the Missing Signs of Autism in Girls

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As the parent of an autistic child, there are many things that I have studied, read about, and looked into. One of those things was raising an autistic girl. And moreover, it was about learning to recognize the signs of autism in girls. Why Autism in Girls Is Often Missed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has historically been diagnosed more frequently in boys, leading to significant underdiagnosis in girls. The reasons for this include: ✔ Camouflaging Behaviors → Many autistic girls learn to “mask” their symptoms by mimicking social interactions. ✔ Subtle Repetitive Behaviors → Instead of obvious stimming (like hand-flapping), girls may engage in small, unnoticed repetitive actions. ✔ Different Special Interests → Girls often have intense interests in socially acceptable topics, such as books, animals, or…

Autistic children will eventually become autistic adults. Here's a few ways to support an adult with autism.
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An Autism Moms Guide on Where to Find Support for Parents of Autistic Adults

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Children with autism grow up to be adults with autism. But that doesn’t mean that they still don’t need support. Here’s how to support not just autistic adults but also parents of autistic adults. As parents of autistic children, we know that there are several truths in life when it concerns our children. Autism is a part of life, not always a welcomed part some would say, but a very solid part. We will do whatever is necessary to ensure the highest quality of life by advocating for our children daily. We also know that eventually our children will grow up and become autistic adults. Some may go on to live independently and some may need continued support throughout the rest of their lives. Some…

If you are new to the autism diagnosis, be sure to check out my free resources for families with autistic children.
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Free Resources for Families of Autistic Children

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Raising children is not cheap and raising a child with autism can be particularly expensive. I’m sharing some of my favorite free resources for families with autism in hopes to alleviate some of that financial strain. Next up in our Autism A to Z series is the letter F. And as I was trying to come up with a theme for today, I realized F could stand for a few things. Free and families stood out the most to me after brainstorming a list so there you have it. Today, I’m bringing you a few of my favorite free resources for families with autism. Some of these I’ve used myself, a few I’ve created, but all of the ones listed are definitely recommended for any…