Autism spectrum disorder presents early in life and it is important for parents to know what the initial signs of autism are. There are many areas to to watch, including: communication, social skills, and other areas of development. Some may be more obvious than others. So how do parents really know? How can parents be fully prepared? I’m sharing some…
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Coping Skills for Parents of Special Needs Kids
Parental stress is a very real thing. To help against it, we need to develop coping skills like the ones suggested in this post. From one parent to another, here are essential coping skills for parents of special needs kids. I’ve been on the journey of special needs parenting since my son was an infant. He was born three months premature…
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What Are the Benefits of Habilitation for Autistic Teens?
As your child with autism becomes a teenager with autism, in the United States, services will begin to open up that you may not have had access to before. It’s just another confusing step on this overall autism parenting journey. These services are called habilitation services. But just what are they? And are they really beneficial? I believe that absolutely…
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Camping Tips for Families with Autistic Children
Are you planning out your summer vacation or weekend getaways for your family? Have you thought about taking a camping trip? If you are hesitant about this, I would encourage you to check out these essential tips for camping with autistic children. Perfect for your first time or even if you’re looking to get your feet wet a little with backyard camping. …
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Free Printable Easter Egg Alphabet Puzzles for Autism
We absolutely love using the American Sign Language alphabet in our homeschool and after school activities. As we make more of them, I am excited to share them with you as well. We have started incorporating more themes into our afterschooling program and have adapted many activities for my autistic daughter to help her with literacy, handwriting, and basic math. This…
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