Last month we did a whole feature on Blue Man Group and their Sensory Friendly performance coming up in Las Vegas. Since the time is coming up quickly for this amazing experience, I want to give you some final details! If you are near Las Vegas or plan to be,…
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Top 5 Activities for Children with Special Needs in NYC
The Top 5 Activities for Children with Special Needs in NYC by Candice Shaffer from 888 Hope, 160 Leroy, The XI, Modern Spaces Taking trips with your whole family can be a difficult proposition, with different ages and ability levels needed to be accounted for along the way. Fortunately, if…
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Autism and Stewie BOOM! Helping Families Embrace Neurodiversity
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.