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Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
Puberty and Autism: Supporting Your Child Through Physical and Emotional Changes
Your child managed...changes your child can't...for any child. For autistic...child. For autistic children,...autistic children, it...that most parenting guides...shows autistic girls...puberty an average...before many children have...Different for Autistic Children....Autistic Children. Autistic...Children. Autistic children...Autistic children often...neurotypical children. During...heavy. For autistic girls,...changes. A child who appeared...
Social Engagement > Support Groups
We're Not Alone: Finding Community And Support
...The Reality Of Parenting An Autistic Child....Of Parenting An Autistic Child....Parenting An Autistic Child. It's not...Parenting An Autistic Child. It's not easy...the parent of an autistic child....parent of an autistic child. You have...of an autistic child. You have to be...there for your child. It can be tough,...it. Seeing your child grow and thrive...
Special Needs > Autism Spectrum
A Diagnosis Of Autism
...Your Child. When...your child is diagnosed...are on an emotional...Your child's diagnosis...Parent An Autistic...Parent An Autistic Child....Autistic Child. Parenting...Child. Parenting an autistic...Parenting an autistic...Parenting an autistic child...autistic child can be...your autistic child:...autistic child: -Be...your child. Be patient...your child is not...routines: Autistic children...Autistic children often...Many autistic children...autistic children have...your child to communicate,...
Assistive Tech > Apps
Special Needs App of the Day – MyAutismTeam
...understand the issues unique to parenting a child with autism and are...issues unique to parenting a child with autism and are willing...belief is simple: if your child is diagnosed with autism, it...understand the issues unique to parenting a child with autism and are...issues unique to parenting a child with autism and are willing...
Parenting > Support Groups
Throwing Parents a Life Preserver
In San Jose California in March 2012, a mother of a child with autism shot her son and then herself I wrote this piece that evening WHERE Were We? (A professional's introspection on that awful day)...
Lifestyle > Art
Using Visual Schedules in Art Classes for Autism
An art class...For many autistic children,...autistic children, that unpredictability...photos, giving children a way to...Work for Autistic Children in...Autistic Children in Art...Art Class. Autistic children often...Autistic children often process...class. The child can refer...notice: the child sees that...sees that painting comes next,...anxiety. When a child knows the...
Medical > Gastroenterology
Demystifying Gastrointestinal Problems in Autistic Children
...Issues in Children with Autism...occur in any child, but they...burden in children diagnosed...improve a child's quality...one in 59 children diagnosed...conditions is an area of significant...symptoms. Among children with autism,...issues in children with autism...nuances, painting a complex...change in a child's behavior...could be an attempt to...issues in children with autism...tailored to the child's unique...
News > Employment
Artists with Disabilities Gain "Momentum"
..."Momentum" and examine the force that drives their artistic interests. VSA (the international organization...disorder characterized by extremely fragile bones. Her painting, Soul Reader, immediately connects with viewers...therapy. "It takes my mind off the pain and into an alternative world . . . I can't help but to reflect...
Lifestyle > Self-Care
Recognizing Caregiver Burnout vs Normal Stress
...remember the last time you felt like yourself. Is this just what special needs parenting looks like, or is it something else? The distinction matters because stress...Stress and Burnout. Stress is situational and responsive. It spikes during an IEP meeting, a medical emergency, or a week of bad sleep. When the immediate...
Therapies > Play
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT): What It Is and How It Helps Special Needs Families
...managing a child who hits...mentions Parent-Child Interaction...vague, another parenting technique...time through an earpiece...with your child, strengthening...families raising children with developmental...the parent-child relationship...Is. Parent-Child Interaction...designed for children ages 2–7...age 12 for children with developmental...two phases: Child-Directed...Phase 1: Child-Directed...follow your child's lead during...
Parenting > Support Groups
How to Find Online Support Groups That Actually Help
The pandemic shifted how parents of children with special needs find support. Virtual groups...find support. Virtual groups became the norm: no childcare needed, no travel, no scheduling around therapy...resentment. Drama threads that get locked with an explanation. Conflict happens. Good moderation doesn't...
Parenting > School Years
The Summer Break Survival Guide for Families with Special Needs Children
...one thing keeping your child regulated: a predictable...You're not imagining it. Children who thrive on structure...framework that gives your child the predictability they...Points, Not a Full Schedule. An anchor point is a fixed...that repeat daily so your child knows what to expect. Examples:...point is consistency. Your child wakes up knowing breakfast...