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      <title><![CDATA[Daylight Saving Time and Autistic Students at School]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://vizyplan.com/daylight-saving-time-and-autistic-students-hero.png" alt="Daylight Saving Time and Autistic Students at School" /></p>Daylight saving time and autistic students: the clocks go back November 1 and the week after is predictably hard. How school staff can prepare in October.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[justin bowman]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Reward Systems Without the Guilt: How Token Boards Actually Work]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/reward-systems-without-the-guilt-how-token-boards-work/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/blog/reward-systems-without-the-guilt-how-token-boards-work/featured-1791315543988.jpg" alt="Reward Systems Without the Guilt: How Token Boards Actually Work" /></p>Token boards can help some autistic kids stay motivated, but they can also backfire. Here is how they work, when they help, when to skip them, and how to use one without guilt.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2026 21:05:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joel Manzer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Here’s how we figured out the legal problems after Gavin turned 18]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/heres-how-we-figured-out-the-legal-problems-after-gavin-turned-18/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.theautismdad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/textgram-15782910626494038708.png" alt="Here’s how we figured out the legal problems after Gavin turned 18" /></p><p>I was finally able to connect with the person in the legal department at Akron Children’s Hospital today, that I</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Five Tips For Moving With Your Child on the Autism Spectrum Guest Post by Tilda Moore]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/five-tips-for-moving-with-your-child-on-the-autism-spectrum-guest-post-by-tilda-moore/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2021/10/child-moving-to-a-new-home.jpg" alt="Five Tips For Moving With Your Child on the Autism Spectrum Guest Post by Tilda Moore" /></p><p>According to the CDC, a core feature of autism spectrum disorder, regardless of the person’s age, is a love of</p>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 31 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Nielsen]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Navigating the Autism Diagnosis Journey: Essential Tips for Supporting New Parents]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/navigating-the-autism-diagnosis-journey-essential-tips-for-supporting-new-parents-mtzhvy9p/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Navigating-the-Autism-Diagnosis-Journey-Essential-Tips-for-Supporting-New-Parents-1024x684.jpg" alt="Navigating the Autism Diagnosis Journey: Essential Tips for Supporting New Parents" /></p>How can parents of children with autism be a resource for other parents? Every year, more and more children and their families receive a diagnosis of autism. While most parents are relieved to finally have a “name” for what is going on with their...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autism Parenting Magazine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog #505: Why I Hate Shane Gillis for Mocking “Love on the Spectrum.”]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/blog-505-why-i-hate-shane-gillis-for-mocking-love-on-the-spectrum/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2025/03/images-3.jpg" alt="Blog #505: Why I Hate Shane Gillis for Mocking “Love on the Spectrum.”" /></p><p>… If you’re going to grow up and be a stand up comedian, there are rules you have to follow.</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Toilet Training and Autism: What Parents Should Know Before Starting]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/toilet-training-and-autism-what-parents-should-know-before-starting/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/blog/toilet-training-and-autism-what-parents-should-know-before-starting/featured-1791292059740.jpg" alt="Toilet Training and Autism: What Parents Should Know Before Starting" /></p>Toilet 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.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joel Manzer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Gluten & Dairy Free Chewy Chocolate Brownies]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/gluten-dairy-free-chewy-chocolate-brownies/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2022/06/Brownies.png" alt="Gluten & Dairy Free Chewy Chocolate Brownies" /></p><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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      <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cheri Moore]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Helping Your Children Thrive With Autism]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/helping-your-children-thrive-with-autism/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.theautismdad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/1-2-300x200.jpg" alt="Helping Your Children Thrive With Autism" /></p>This is a contributed post and therefore does not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the blog or its
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      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Halloween Candy and Autism: A Plan for Food Aversions]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/halloween-candy-and-autism-a-plan-for-food-aversions-muw6co7t/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://vizyplan.com/halloween-candy-and-autism-hero.png" alt="Halloween Candy and Autism: A Plan for Food Aversions" /></p>Halloween candy and autism often collide over texture, not taste. Why sorting beats eating, and how to run candy night without a mealtime battle.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[justin bowman]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Alone vs. Lonely in Autism: Key Signs and Support Strategies]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/alone-vs-lonely-in-autism-key-signs-and-support-strategies-mpuv1z3b/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Alone-vs.-Lonely-in-Autism-Key-Signs-and-Support-Strategies.jpg" alt="Alone vs. Lonely in Autism: Key Signs and Support Strategies" /></p>Knowing 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...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autism Parenting Magazine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Pod 34: Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/otsimo/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://bigabilities.files.wordpress.com/2021/01/zafer.jpg" alt="Pod 34: Zafer Elcik Co-Founder of Otsimo" /></p><p>Today on the Big Abilities podcast, I have a conversation with Otsimo co-founder Zafer Elcik. Zafer is a multidisciplinary computer</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Nielsen]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Change It Up Radio: Navigating the Waters of Change with Millennials - Mandi Freger]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/change-it-up-radio-navigating-the-waters-of-change-with-millennials-mandi-freger/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2022/09/Millennials.png" alt="Change It Up Radio: Navigating the Waters of Change with Millennials - Mandi Freger" /></p><p>Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for therapy nor does it imply a</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mandi Freger]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Understanding Autism Meltdowns: 5 Proactive Strategies for Prevention]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/understanding-autism-meltdowns-5-proactive-strategies-for-prevention-mpuv25lz/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Understanding-Autism-Meltdowns-1-1024x553.jpg" alt="Understanding Autism Meltdowns: 5 Proactive Strategies for Prevention" /></p>Here 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...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autism Parenting Magazine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Dairy-Free Chocolate Brownie Icing]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/dairy-free-chocolate-brownie-icing/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2022/06/Brownies-icing-1.png" alt="Dairy-Free Chocolate Brownie Icing" /></p><p>This classic dairy-free chocolate brownie icing will remind you of your grandma’s brownies. Sweet, chocolatey, and a little crunch on</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Cheri Moore]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Big Little Brother]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.theautismdad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/textgram5715198850985142819.png" alt="The Big Little Brother" /></p>I wanted to talk about something that’s becoming an issue and will likely only continue to be an issue going...
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      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sensory Friendly Halloween for Autistic Kids]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/sensory-friendly-halloween-for-autistic-kids-muw6ckdj/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://vizyplan.com/sensory-friendly-halloween-autistic-kids-hero.png" alt="Sensory Friendly Halloween for Autistic Kids" /></p>A sensory friendly Halloween means a short route, a soft costume and an exit plan. Practical steps for autistic kids, plus the blue bucket question.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[justin bowman]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Jessica Andrews: Opening Up the World To Families of Children with Exceptional Needs]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/jessica-andrews-opening-the-world-up-for-families-of-children-with-exceptional-needs/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2021/02/134796416_10164601515415254_2057846858048878450_n-2.jpg" alt="Jessica Andrews: Opening Up the World To Families of Children with Exceptional Needs" /></p><p>Jessica Andrews knows firsthand how challenging raising a child with exceptional needs can be for families. She and her developmentally</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Nielsen]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Sensory Friendly Costume Ideas]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/sensory-friendly-costume-ideas/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2021/10/Wardrobe-Costume.jpg" alt="Sensory Friendly Costume Ideas" /></p>Dressing up as something fun, spooky or silly in October doesn’t have to be stressful! Whether your little one is...
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      <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[The Warren Center]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[How to Tell If Your College Student Is Struggling - By Guest Author Liz Sokolov - %]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/how-to-tell-if-your-college-student-is-struggling/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2025/09/22.jpg" alt="How to Tell If Your College Student Is Struggling - By Guest Author Liz Sokolov - %" /></p><p>Graduating high school is a proud moment for any family. But while some parents confidently send their teen off to</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Getting Ready for School: Preparing an Autistic Child for the First Day]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/getting-ready-for-school-preparing-an-autistic-child-for-the-first-day/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/blog/getting-ready-for-school-preparing-an-autistic-child-for-the-first-day/featured-1791314615287.jpg" alt="Getting Ready for School: Preparing an Autistic Child for the First Day" /></p>Starting school is a big change for any child, and often a bigger one for an autistic child. Here is what to work on ahead of time and how to prepare the school too.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[What Happens When My Child is Legally an Adult?]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/what-happens-when-my-child-is-legally-an-adult-mph2l2h4/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/What-Happens-When-My-Child-is-Legally-an-Adult-1024x500.jpg" alt="What Happens When My Child is Legally an Adult?" /></p>Q: My son with autism is 17 years old. I have heard that things change when he turns 18 years old. Would you mind explaining what happens? A: I will answer based on what generally happens in the USA, although it could differ in other parts of the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autism Parenting Magazine]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Project Lifesaver and K9 Dogs - Project Lifesaver]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/project-lifesaver-and-k9-dogs/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2021/01/Untitled-design-1.png" alt="Project Lifesaver and K9 Dogs - Project Lifesaver" /></p><p>Introduction When a loved one wanders away from their caregiver, finding them quickly and safely is the top priority. The</p>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Project Lifesaver International]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Guy Time at Quail Hollow with my #Autistic kids]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/guy-time-at-quail-hollow-with-my-autistic-kids/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.theautismdad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/screenshot_20180707-120254_samsung-health1715811695123061962..jpg" alt="Guy Time at Quail Hollow with my #Autistic kids" /></p><p>Lizze was still in a bad place yesterday. She was in so much pain, she could barely move. Unfortunately, that</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Managing Anxiety in Neurodivergent Children]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/managing-anxiety-in-neurodivergent-children/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://vizyplan.com/managing-anxiety-neurodivergent-children-visual-strategies-hero.png" alt="Managing Anxiety in Neurodivergent Children" /></p>Anxiety in neurodivergent children is both incredibly common and frequently misunderstood. What looks like defiance may be freeze-mode anxiety. What...
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      <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://autisable.com/blog/managing-anxiety-in-neurodivergent-children/</guid>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[justin bowman]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[SPARK: The Largest Study of Autism Ever - Autism Society]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/spark-the-largest-study-of-autism-ever/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2020/12/Join-SPARK-ASA-Facebook-1024x546-1.png" alt="SPARK: The Largest Study of Autism Ever - Autism Society" /></p><p>SPARK is the largest autism research study ever. With over 250,000 participants, SPARK has the unique ability to find answers</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autism Society]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Caring for the Neuro-Diverse Child: Attachment Theory in Action Podcast]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/caring-for-the-neuro-diverse-child-attachment-theory-in-action-podcast/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://mandifreger.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/podcast-Attachment-Theory-in-Action.webp" alt="Caring for the Neuro-Diverse Child: Attachment Theory in Action Podcast" /></p><p>Kirsty from Attachment Theory in Action – The podcast, speaks with Mandi Freger about Caring for the Neuro-Diverse Child. Together,</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://autisable.com/blog/caring-for-the-neuro-diverse-child-attachment-theory-in-action-podcast/</guid>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Mandi Freger]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[On the ABA Waitlist? What Parents Can Do in the Meantime]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/on-the-aba-waitlist-what-parents-can-do-in-the-meantime/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/blog/on-the-aba-waitlist-what-parents-can-do-in-the-meantime/featured-1791303554235.jpg" alt="On the ABA Waitlist? What Parents Can Do in the Meantime" /></p>Waitlists for ABA can run for months. Here is what to do while you wait, why ABA is not the right fit for every autistic child, and what other supports are worth considering.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
      <guid>https://autisable.com/blog/on-the-aba-waitlist-what-parents-can-do-in-the-meantime/</guid>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Joel Manzer]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Understanding ARFID and Supporting Your Child’s Eating Journey]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/understanding-arfid-and-supporting-your-childs-eating-journey-mpl6evug/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/How-to-Help-your-child-with-Autism-Overcome-Picky-Eating.jpg" alt="Understanding ARFID and Supporting Your Child’s Eating Journey" /></p>Here are ways to support your child with ARFID and build a healthier relationship with food. For many parents, the dinner table isn’t just a place to eat—it’s a war zone. However, the “enemy” isn’t the act of picky eating. It’s the misunderstood...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Autism Parenting Magazine]]></dc:creator>
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      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/toys-storage-and-the-importance-of-play-with-wendy-valente/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2021/02/designing-interiors-for-autism-3.jpg" alt="Toys, Storage, and the Importance of Play with Wendy Valente" /></p><p>To say I am obsessed with toys is an understatement. But it’s not just for the joy they bring my</p>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Amy Nielsen]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Day With Dad: How to Fit the Kids into Your Schedule]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/day-with-dad-how-to-fit-the-kids-into-your-schedule/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.theautismdad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/1-1-1-683x1024.jpg" alt="Day With Dad: How to Fit the Kids into Your Schedule" /></p><p>Link Let’s be honest about it, having a kid is never easy at the best of times, and having more</p>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Classroom Transition Warnings: What the Research Actually Says]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/classroom-transition-warnings-what-the-research-actually-says-ms7rjobx/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://vizyplan.com/classroom-transition-warnings-autism-teachers-hero.png" alt="Classroom Transition Warnings: What the Research Actually Says" /></p>Visual schedules and five-minute warnings are standard classroom advice for autism transitions — and research shows they're incomplete on their own. What the actual studies found works.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[justin bowman]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Blog #518: How Much Media is Too Much Media? (Part 2)]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/blog-518-how-much-media-is-too-much-media-part-2/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2025/09/download-8.jpg" alt="Blog #518: How Much Media is Too Much Media? (Part 2)" /></p><p>… With all the recent upheaval going on in today’s society being shown to all on mainstream media, I wanted</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Jeff Snyder]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Navigating Special Education: Essential Strategies for Autism Parents]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/navigating-special-education-essential-strategies-for-autism-parents-mpmoqb65/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Navigating-Special-Education-Essential-Strategies-for-Autism-Parents-1.jpg" alt="Navigating Special Education: Essential Strategies for Autism Parents" /></p>Parents should understand the laws and their rights in special education. Parents hope their child is born healthy and fully developed. After birth, overwhelming joy might make them unaware of early signs of developmental delays. An unexpected...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Preparing Autistic Teens for College (Plus Practical Ways to Avoid Them) -]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/the-3-common-mistakes-parents-make-when-preparing-autistic-teens-for-college/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2025/02/2.jpg" alt="The 3 Common Mistakes Parents Make When Preparing Autistic Teens for College (Plus Practical Ways to Avoid Them) -" /></p><p>As parent of autistic students, our calendars are packed with IEP meetings and therapy appointments on top of regular work</p>
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      <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Beth Felsen]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Autism Training I Wish Every Professional in My Son's Life Had Gotten]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/the-autism-training-i-wish-every-professional-in-my-sons-life-had-gotten-mt9onbem/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://lxnxuovarpoeyuzaxuet.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-images/posts/neurodiversity-affirming-autism-training-1787680127015.png" alt="The Autism Training I Wish Every Professional in My Son's Life Had Gotten" /></p>Most of the professionals who got it wrong with my kids were trying. They were working from training that has not aged well. Here is what a current, neurodiversity affirming autism training actually covers, and who it is for.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Crossing the Sierra on the Way to the Pacific]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/crossing-sierra-on-way-to-pacific-html/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2020/12/L1009803.jpg" alt="Crossing the Sierra on the Way to the Pacific" /></p><p>Headed west through Truckee, California, the road starts climbing as you approach Donner Pass.  For thousands of years Indians used this</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[John Elder Robison]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[Communicating with my adult #autistic son - The Autism Dad]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/communicating-with-my-adult-autistic-son/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2021/01/mightier-ad-9.jpg" alt="Communicating with my adult #autistic son - The Autism Dad" /></p><p>I’ve mentioned this a few times before but Gavin and I have a unique relationship. We’re very very close and</p>
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      <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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      <title><![CDATA[A Substitute Teacher Plan That Autistic Students Can Trust]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Isaac the Independent - My Son Isaac]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[The voices in the dark]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Visual Schedules for Autistic Kids: When They Help and How to Actually Use Them]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/blog/visual-schedules-for-autistic-kids-when-they-help-and-how-to-use-them/featured-1791293133151.jpg" alt="Visual Schedules for Autistic Kids: When They Help and How to Actually Use Them" /></p>Visual schedules can make daily life calmer for autistic children, but only if they are set up well. Here is how they work, what to try, and when a ready-made set can save time.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Importance of Home Security for Those with Alzheimer's - Project Lifesaver]]></title>
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      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Confessions of an overwhelmed and struggling with life, #Autism Dad]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://www.theautismdad.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/textgram-174990415053232405390.png" alt="Confessions of an overwhelmed and struggling with life, #Autism Dad" /></p><p>One of the things I try very hard to do with this blog, is be as honest and transparent as</p>
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[The Meet-the-Teacher Visit, Done the Way Autistic Kids Need]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://vizyplan.com/meet-the-teacher-visit-autism-preparation-hero.png" alt="The Meet-the-Teacher Visit, Done the Way Autistic Kids Need" /></p>The typical meet-the-teacher night delivers sensory overload and little useful information for autistic kids. Here's what a version that actually lowers first-day anxiety looks like.]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Why I participate in Autism BrainNet - Autism Society]]></title>
      <link>https://autisable.com/blog/autism-brainnet/</link>
      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://evclkbjpazotyygnaeyg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/Media/uploads/2020/11/IMG_78331-2-768x1024-1.jpg" alt="Why I participate in Autism BrainNet - Autism Society" /></p><p>By  Jill Briesch Autism BrainNet is a program that allows families to learn more about why the brain is important</p>
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      <title><![CDATA[Illuminate Recovery Podcast #73  Energy Psychology Techniques and Applied Behavioral Analysis]]></title>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p><img src="https://mandifreger.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Mandi-Freger-Podcast-Interview.png" alt="Illuminate Recovery Podcast #73  Energy Psychology Techniques and Applied Behavioral Analysis" /></p><p>Disclaimer: Information contained on this website is not intended to be a substitute for therapy nor does it imply a</p>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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      <title><![CDATA[Podcast 32: Designing Interiors for Autism with Wendy Valente]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Creating Calmer Bedtimes for Children with Autism and ADHD]]></title>
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      <title><![CDATA[Practical Tips for Living Your Best Life After an ADHD Diagnosis]]></title>
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      <dc:creator><![CDATA[Rob Gorski]]></dc:creator>
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