What Are the Benefits of Habilitation for Autistic Teens?

What Are the Benefits of Habilitation for Autistic Teens?

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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 yes, habilitation services are beneficial for autism when delivered in the right context and setting. What is habilitation for autism? For the next part of Autism A to Z, I’m bringing to you something that many won’t have to deal with until their child with autism is an adult with autism. For me, personally, this is something that I am already looking into (waiting lists…

Why We Need Autism Acceptance and Not Just Autism Awareness

Why We Need Autism Acceptance and Not Just Autism Awareness

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In 2015, I endeavored to write a series of posts called Autism A to Z.  One of those posts was written about autism acceptance. This post was created out of a frustration around autism awareness month and autism awareness day. I wondered- why. Why are we limiting this to just awareness? Why are people stopping at just creating awareness? I wish and strive for autism acceptance. Now more than ever. Beyond autism awareness and instead autism acceptance. Why is Autism Acceptance Important? April is Autism Awareness Month. But I want it to be so much more than just awareness. I wish for autism acceptance and understanding.  But how do we get to a point of autism acceptance and understanding? By continuing to raise awareness, by educating,…

4 Tips for What to do After You Receive an Autism Diagnosis for your Child
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4 Tips for What to do After You Receive an Autism Diagnosis for your Child

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Dear mom or dad who has just received an autism diagnosis for their child- yes, navigating this initial autism diagnosis process can be emotionally taxing. Do not give up. Love your child because they are still your child. Always remember that. For right now? Take a deep breath. There is a light, this is not the end. Don’t feel defeated because this not something that will defeat you. This not something to be down about. I get it, this is not the best time of your life right now. Or maybe it is. And that’s great. We all react and deal with things in different ways. As we should. You may also wonder on how you’re going to survive. At this point, my best piece…

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…

9 Tips from Moms for How to Plan a Birthday Party for an Autistic Child

9 Tips from Moms for How to Plan a Birthday Party for an Autistic Child

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Are in need of birthday party ideas for your autistic child? I’ll be the first to admit that planning a birthday party was never my strong suit. Sure, I love to plan, but a birthday party was just a little bit out of my league. I can remember the birthday parties my mom planned for me and it struck me- I would likely never plan an autism birthday party. Part of it has to do with when my daughter’s birthday is, but then there are other factors like friends and locations. Turns out that I wasn’t alone in this struggle. The autism birthday party Sweet B’s birthday is in July, so I attribute that to one reason why I never really planned a big birthday party…

The Importance of Respite Services for Parents of Autistic Kids

The Importance of Respite Services for Parents of Autistic Kids

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As a parent, you need to take a break every so often. You cannot pour from an empty cup. That’s when you should start considering respite care for your autistic child. Trust me on this, you will be grateful.  What is respite care for autism Have you ever heard of respite services? One of the ways that parents can find some relief, is through respite services. Caregiver burn out is bound to happen to anyone. But for parents of special needs kids, it may sneak up on you faster than you realize. That’s not to say that we’re ready to just give in and call it quits; but even we reach the end of our rope from time to time. The problem? We’re all too…