by autismfamily | Oct 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
5 Sensory-Friendly Halloween Activities for Your Child with Autism 🎃👻 Halloween is a holiday filled with excitement—bright decorations, spooky sounds, costumes, and candy galore. But for many families raising a child with autism, the sensory overload can make October...
by autismfamily | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
Chef Justin’s Autism: Strengths, Challenges, and Lessons Chef Justin is a real person whose journey with autism, physical health, and personal growth offers valuable insights. Here’s a focused look at his story, the co-occurring health conditions, and what we can...
by autismfamily | Sep 23, 2025 | Uncategorized
What We Suspect Causes Autism — And What the Current U.S. Administration Says Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is complex, and its causes are not fully understood. Below is a breakdown of what scientists believe may contribute to autism, followed by what the Trump...
by autismfamily | May 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
Planning Your Will as the Parent of a Special Needs Child: A Journey of Love and Responsibility As the parent of a special needs child, there’s one thought that quietly haunts many of us: What will happen to my child when I’m gone? It’s a question that doesn’t have a...
by autismfamily | May 5, 2025 | Uncategorized
The Top Three Things I Wish I Had Known When Chef Justin Was Diagnosed with Autism By Donna Richards When my son Justin was diagnosed with autism at the age of three, I thought the world had stopped spinning. The doctors painted a bleak picture—saying he might never...
