Am I Overparenting My Child on the Autism Spectrum?
Autism Solutions

Am I Overparenting My Child on the Autism Spectrum?

Your parenting style: helicopter, snowplow, or what is actually needed? You know what it takes to parent a child on the spectrum. You do this parenting gig every day. You know it is a bigger role than most parents will ever face and includes extra encouragement, extra reminders, extra appointments, less sleep, less personal time,

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When You Realize You Might Be on the Spectrum
Autism Parenting Advice

Diagnosing Up the Family Tree: Are You Also on the Spectrum?

That moment when you realize your child isn’t the only family member on the spectrum… So, adults can be on the spectrum. And so can women. Two profound sentences that really shouldn’t be quite so profound, but we continue to be amazed when we find women on the spectrum. Here is a typical scenario in

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Special Needs Dating: What You Should Know https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/ready-for-dating-special-needs/
Social Skills

Special Needs Dating: What You Should Know

Navigating romantic relationships and sexual development can be a complex and emotional journey for anyone, and this is especially true for special needs and dating. Curiosity about dating often arises during the teenage years, and it can bring about a mix of excitement and anxiety. Throughout life, individuals with special needs have successfully tackled various

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