Autism & Grief

Autism & Grief

We have had several people ask us how Justin handled losing his brother Michael in 2013. Michael was only 17 and his death was very unexpected. Him and Justin were very close to each other. Michael always called Justin his little buddy. It was very hard for everyone....
Protecting Children’s Innocence

Protecting Children’s Innocence

Saturday March 18, 2023 . I dread and love March 18 th every year. It’s my oldest sons birthday 🥳 we love you Joey he’s 34 years old today so that part is joyful. Ten years ago on Larch 18 th we lost a 17 year old son very unexpectedly. John Michael Richards was a...
OT FOR AUTISM AT HOME 

OT FOR AUTISM AT HOME 

The past few weeks I have had moms ask me about how to do occupational therapy at home with their children. There are many ways you can do that. A lot of the OT offices have long waiting list to get in. We worked a lot with Justin at home. When he was diagnosed there...
Throwing an Autism-Friendly Birthday Party

Throwing an Autism-Friendly Birthday Party

Throwing an autism-friendly birthday party for a child can be a challenging but rewarding experience. To ensure the success of the event, it is important to take into account the needs of the child and their family. Here are some tips to make the celebration...
IEP or IRS?

IEP or IRS?

 IEP or IRS—Which Meeting Do You Dread the Most?   If you’re like 99% of the parents of a special needs child the IEP meeting or Individualized Education Plan meeting can be more intimidating than a visit from the IRS. IEP meetings are filled with well-meaning...