by autismfamily | Oct 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
7 Tips for a Fun Halloween with a Child with Autism Halloween can be a fun but overwhelming time for children with autism due to sensory sensitivities, changes in routine, and social challenges. With a little planning, you can help your child enjoy the festivities. I...
by autismfamily | Aug 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Understanding the Difference Between a 504 Plan and an IEP in Special Education When it comes to providing support for students with disabilities, schools in the United States typically use two main tools: the 504 Plan and the Individualized Education Program (IEP)....
by autismfamily | Aug 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Sign Language & Autism Teaching sign language to a non-verbal autistic child can be a transformative experience, offering them a means of communication that enhances their ability to express needs, emotions, and thoughts. This approach acknowledges the...
by autismfamily | Jun 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
We have been doing a lot of research on the subject of harmful stims. Chef Justin has started pulling the skin around his fingers and can’t tell us why. At first I thought it was just an hang nail but it kept happening. When he was small he suffered with alopecia and...
by autismfamily | May 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
1. Offer a variety of drink options: Some children with autism may have specific preferences for beverages, so offer range of options such as water, flavored water, juice, smoothies, and herbal teas. Chef Justin likes MIO small flavored drops. He adds them to his...
by autismfamily | May 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
One day when Justin was in elementary school his teacher met me at the door and said he is so smart! I told them to put up their art supplies today and he said “ you can’t rush great art “ ! She had no idea that this was a line from Toy Story. He had always quoted...
