Autism & Taking Your Child In To The Community

Autism & Taking Your Child In To The Community

As a parent of a child with autism, it can be challenging to find activities that are both enjoyable and accommodating for your child. However, it is important to expose your child to different experiences and environments to help them develop social skills and build...
Normal For Autism?

Normal For Autism?

Dear reader , I’m sorry I have not been myself this month. As many of you know a dear friend of mine had his child brutally murdered in May. I have not been able to process this death. I had known his son Jack since he was three. The death of anyone is tragic....
Autism & Summer Therapies

Autism & Summer Therapies

Summer is a great time to work with your child using different therapies. I know a lot of people like to take the summer off but for a child with autism a three month gap in learning and routine is not usually a good thing. Also, if you are hiring out Therapist a lot...
Pool Safety 

Pool Safety 

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...
Seven Steps to a Summer Schedule 

Seven Steps to a Summer Schedule 

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...
Autism & The Dentist

Autism & The Dentist

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...