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Teaching gratitude to children with autism or ADHD can be tough, especially when your child communicates differently, becomes easily overwhelmed, or struggles with abstract concepts. But gratitude isn...

For many parents of children with autism or ADHD, family activities can feel unpredictable. Maybe your child loses interest quickly, resists participating, becomes dysregulated, or seems more focused ...

The holidays are all about family, food, and connection. But for a lot of parents, family gatherings can also bring stress, especially when your child struggles with sharing, turn-taking, or waiting t...

Halloween is almost here! Costumes are ready, candy is bought, and excitement is in the air! But for some families, this night can be full of surprises, sensory overload, and unexpected stress.

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Halloween is filled with excitement; glowing pumpkins, friendly neighbors, and endless candy! But for many young kids with autism, the social parts of Halloween (saying hello, knocking on doors, or th...

Halloween can be an exciting (and overwhelming) time for your toddler or preschooler with autism. New costumes, flashing lights, unexpected sounds, and unfamiliar routines can make the big night feel ...

Early skills such as gestures (waving, pointing, clapping) and eye contact are important building blocks for social communication. If your child rarely uses gestures or avoids making eye contact with ...

One of the most effective ways to support your child’s communication growth is something simple you can start doing right now: narrating your day and modeling simple words.

What to Do: Narrate What Y...

Supporting your child’s play and language development can feel overwhelming, especially if your toddler or preschooler has autism. But what if you had practical, evidence-based strategies that make a ...

As a parent, navigating tantrums, difficult transitions, and communication delays can feel overwhelming. You may be at your wits end, wondering when you’ll be able to go about your day without walking...

Parenting a child with autism is a journey filled with questions, milestones, and endless love. One of the most impactful tools you can have on this journey is Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy....

Helping a non-speaking child with autism find their voice is a journey filled with challenges and breakthroughs. While verbal communication might not come easily, there are many effective strategies t...