Category: Autism Resources

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5 Tips to Prepare Your Child with Autism to Enjoy the Holiday Season

The holiday season is typically expected to be full of happy and joyful times. However, it can bring many challenges …

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Non-Speaking Autism: How to Improve Communication Skills in Children with ASD

It can be stressful not knowing what to do to help your child learn to speak and communicate more effectively …

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Autism and Language Development: How Parents Can Help Their Children Communicate

Children with autism often have speech and language delays. Here are some time-tested strategies on how parents can help expand …

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A Parent’s Guide to Toilet Training a Child with Autism

Toilet training can be a challenging process for any parent. It can be even more difficult for parents of children …

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The Signs of Autism (ASD)

Signs and symptoms of Autism or ASD may vary between individuals but there are some traits that are more common …

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Types of Sensory Issues in Autism: Examples and Treatment Options

Autism spectrum disorder is often associated with sensory challenges. Although the DSM-V criteria for the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder …

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Supporting Siblings with Autism. What can your child do to help?

Being a sibling of a child with autism can be challenging, but it is still possible to have a strong …

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Traveling with a Child with Autism

Traveling with children can be stressful. Whether your family is traveling to go on vacation or to visit relatives or …

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Do’s and Don’ts After an Autism Diagnosis

An autism diagnosis can be an overwhelming experience for many parents. It can be nerve-racking not knowing what lies ahead …

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Self-Care & Stress Management Tips for Parents of Children with Autism and Special Needs

Caring for another person, no matter who that person is, requires mental, emotional, and physical energy from the caregiver.