My story of being diagnosed with autism late
This guest blog post is by Melissa Koole, who is a model from the Netherlands, living and working full time in
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parenting
Although we discuss Autism a lot, sometimes it’s not autism we’re dealing with… it’s just being a parent.
Four Ways I Help My Autistic Children Communicate Without Speaking
When my boys were little, our house was chaos! It was filled with screams I didn’t understand, and frustration levels
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Brushing Teeth for Children with Autism
Parents and caregivers across the board often seek creative ways to teach their children toothbrushing and proper oral hygiene. While
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How to Take Care of the Most Important Person in Your Child’s Support System – You!
Parents and caregivers of children with exceptional needs often feel overwhelmed and under-supported. Building a support system of family, friends
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A Declaration of Independence
A Declaration of Independence: A fine balance for parents and young adult children Independence is a hallmark of becoming an
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Becoming Best Friends with your Autistic Sibling
In a time like this where change is inevitable, some autistic children need constant support at home that many parents
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4 Best Practices to Reinforce Lessons Learned in Speech Therapy
Whether your child struggles with nonverbal communication or has atypical speech patterns, therapy should not end when they leave school.
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Helping Nonspeaking Children Spell, Type, and Point to Communicate
Are you searching for strategies to help your nonspeaking child or student learn how to read and write? Are you
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The Pre-College To-Do List
The Pre-College To Do List Ah, summer, you thought in years past. A season when time slows. No nagging the
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How can I encourage my child to eat different foods?
When we meet families for the first time, we are often asked a variety of questions very similar to these.
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