Autism & Hygiene

Autism & Hygiene

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...
Autism and Chaos in Their Room

Autism and Chaos in Their Room

We have been asked to write an article about why many children with autism destroy their room on a daily basis. Some children with autism may have difficulty with sensory processing, which can lead to them seeking out sensory stimulation in their environment.This can...
Autism & Video Games

Autism & Video Games

All of our children enjoy video games even as adults. Jace our Marine is 23 and just bought a PS 5 with his own money and those things are expensive ! Justin loves his games but most are calmer and kinder than his brothers games. Think kingdom hearts and Pokémon The...
Losing a Pet & Autism

Losing a Pet & Autism

Losing a pet or a loved one can be a difficult time for anyone, but for children with autism, it can be particularly challenging. Here are some tips on how to help your child with autism deal with the loss of pets or people. 1. Be honest and clear: Children with...
Howard Finster

Howard Finster

Summer is almost here and Paradise Gardens is a neat inexpensive Autism or not field trip for the children. I would suggest going on a weekday not Finster fest weekend. Who is Howard Finster and what is a Finsterfest?  Howard Finster was a southern evangelist who used...