Stories
Perspectives from across the autism community — advocacy, personal stories, and more.
Perspectives from across the autism community — advocacy, personal stories, and more.
Educational ResourcesToilet training an autistic child often goes differently than the books promise. Here is what to check first, what to try, and when a structured plan can help.
Bloggers<p>Chocolate, chocolate, and more chocolate. Have you guessed that I am a chocolate lover? These gluten and dairy free moist,</p>
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BloggersHalloween candy and autism often collide over texture, not taste. Why sorting beats eating, and how to run candy night without a mealtime battle.
BloggersKnowing the difference between preferred distance and loneliness can support emotional well-being. Many autistic individuals have different social needs, enjoying solitude in their areas of hyperfocus. Others quietly struggle with loneliness that...
Bloggers<p>Today on the Big Abilities podcast, I have a conversation with Otsimo co-founder Zafer Elcik. Zafer is a multidisciplinary computer</p>
Bloggers<p>Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for therapy nor does it imply a</p>
BloggersHere are some research-based ways to help a child before they have a meltdown. You’re in the grocery store. Your child suddenly has a meltdown. People stare. Then come the comments: “Control your kid.” You’re so overwhelmed and embarrassed that you...
Bloggers<p>This classic dairy-free chocolate brownie icing will remind you of your grandma’s brownies. Sweet, chocolatey, and a little crunch on</p>
BloggersI wanted to talk about something that’s becoming an issue and will likely only continue to be an issue going...
BloggersA sensory friendly Halloween means a short route, a soft costume and an exit plan. Practical steps for autistic kids, plus the blue bucket question.
Bloggers<p>Jessica Andrews knows firsthand how challenging raising a child with exceptional needs can be for families. She and her developmentally</p>