by autismfamily | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Schools out ! Time for the pool ! One of the things we have learned is no blue bathing suits! No matter what shade of blue it is if a child goes into the water it all blends in. Choose neons and reds. As the summer season approaches, many people are looking forward to...
by autismfamily | May 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
Summer time sweet summertime can be a hard transition for children and parents . Justin always did better with a stricter schedule. Here are 7 steps to keeping your special needs child on a schedule during the summer: 1. Create a visual schedule: Use pictures or...
by autismfamily | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Taking any child to the dentist can be a challenge, but taking a child with autism can be a major undertaking. When Justin was small, he had to have breathing treatments several times a day which lead to tooth decay. It took a few dentist to get one that would work...
by autismfamily | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Here are the top ten facts for parents of children recently diagnosed with autism to know:1. Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that every child with autism is unique and has different strengths and challenges.2. Early intervention is crucial for children with...
by autismfamily | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
We get a lot of questions about hygiene and how did we establish a routine not only with Justin but the other four boys. It was not easy! Especially in the stinky teenage years! I felt like for a long time I was over run by bad breath, sweat socks and axe body...
