If I could have one wish, it would be for every child to be taught how to embrace neurodiversity. Having three children on the autism spectrum, I get to see both the joys and struggles they go through when it comes to friendships and social interactions. Teaching children neurodiversity sounds…
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5 Tips for Homeschooling Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Deciding the best education for you child is always a tough decision for parents. For parents of autistic children, this can be even harder. Trying to figure out the best place where your child can reach their true potential is a big decision. We recently started discussing homeschooling as an…
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Blue Man Group 2018 Sensory Friendly Performance Benefiting Grant a Gift Autism Foundation
They do not speak through words, but through actions, music, and art. Though they are blue, they speak through a spectrum of colors. Many of their performances show a display of innocence, being perplexed by the world around them. Did I just describe Blue Man Group or Autism Spectrum Disorder? …
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How To Create A Safe Backyard For A Child On The Autism Spectrum
There are several ways you can make your backyard a safe haven for your child on the autism spectrum. Check out these great tips for making the perfect garden for you autistic child #autism #asd #backyard #garden #autismparenting #themomkind
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What is a Weighted Blanket – Autism, ADHD, Anxiety, & Insomnia!
Weighted blankets, vests, and other similar devices are spread throughout our home. Having three children with autism, sleep apnea, anxiety, ADHD diagnosis, these tools are priceless! Soon after their diagnosis, I started hearing about deep pressure devices. I began asking “what is a weighted blanket?” and “what are the benefits…
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What to do after an autism diagnosis | The First Few Months
Our family has been through a total of 3 autism diagnosis, two of which were just 6 weeks a part! Through out our personal journey, and helping others, we have had one very common question. What do you do after an autism diagnosis? You spend months preparing and waiting to…
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Hiring a Babysitter for an Autistic Child Shouldn’t be Complicated
Hiring a babysitter for an autistic child can be a daunting task. Not to mention the everyday needs of a working parent to have child care! #autism #autismparenting
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What is #REDInstead | A Massive Change in Autism Acceptance
In 2018 as we got closer to National Autism Awareness month, a new movement began. #RedInstead is a movement to support Autistic individuals, not Autism Speaks. Today we answer the question of What is #RedInstead.
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How to Tell When Your Child Needs Speech Therapy
Sometimes, it is hard to know how to tell if your child needs speech therapy. Learn how to determine if your child may have a speech delay. #speechdelay #speechdisorder #slp #speechlangauagedisorder
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Ending Cosleeeping with an Autistic Child – Steps that Work
From the day little man was born, he has always slept tucked into my arm. Cosleeeping with our children was always a natural choice for me, especially since I breastfed. Now the he is 3 and 45lbs (ya, he is a brut!), cosleeeping really isn’t comfortable for any of us.…