The End of Me
It was an unusually warm spring day. Ian bounced out of the van ready for a quick stop at our local Whole Foods. The after-lunch crowd was quieter, less sensory overload for both of us. Our excursion was an excuse for me to pick up much-needed groceries. For Ian, it was a welcome break from […]
Continue readingIssue 76 – Raising A Child with Autism
Buy Single Issue Subscribe today and save 50% Features: The Road to Independence with Special Needs Begins with a Single Step An autism advocate and mother to a young man with autism shares their tender journey together as she teaches him essential life skills. Kimberly Reeves, MEd Seven Heartfelt Father’s Day Gifts For Special Needs […]
Continue readingHow to Deal with Anxiety and Asperger’s Now
Living with Asperger’s syndrome has turned out to be a literal roller coaster in more than one sense. For starters, you don’t always know how to deal with intense feelings, with different situations that are out of your routine, and, this is the best part, you have to discover the best way to process it […]
Continue readingBest Sensory Toys for Kids with Sensory Processing Issues and Autism
Does your child with autism have issues with sensory input? Perhaps he/she would benefit from sensory-based intervention tools such as sensory toys. Take a look at some of the top sensory toys for autism recommended by many occupational therapists to include fidget spinners, hand toys, chew toys, cubes, and sensory rings for children with autism. […]
Continue readingHow You Can Help Kiddos on the Spectrum Cope with Anxiety
Children with autism often have a difficult time managing their emotions due to lack of language and not understanding how to express themselves in ways that are socially acceptable and appropriate. If your child is anything like mine, he or she is usually worried about something and often unable to move on from minor events […]
Continue readingHelp: My ASD Child With Anxiety Elopes from School
Dear Rob, I am contacting you in search of some advice regarding my lad. He’s 13 and in year nine where he is very unsettled at school having returned to sports college after a managed move to another school broke down. He walked out of school due to what we think is bullying starting from […]
Continue reading5 Ways My Family Made the World a Kinder Place for Me with ASD
I was diagnosed with autism in my late teens, by which time many people thought the diagnosis came too late to be of any real use in terms of supporting me. What went unnoticed is that my family, whether consciously or not, had been making adaptations throughout my life that enabled me to manage a […]
Continue readingExpert Advice on How To Manage Anxiety in Children with Autism
There are numerous research studies which suggest that a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may also experience bouts of (social) anxiety. One study, published in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, suggests that 70 percent of children on the spectrum also had at least one mental health disorder, with […]
Continue reading10 Ways an Assistance Dog Can Help Your ASD Child Sleep
Studies show that a child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is likely to experience more sleep issues than a child who is not on the spectrum. A child with autism may find it harder to get to sleep, to stay asleep, and sleep earlier in the day. Frequently, the bedtime routine can be challenging for […]
Continue readingValuable Tips for Resolving Sleep Issues with Autism Now
Every child seems to go through a period when sleeping becomes difficult. Whether it’s because there is a monster under the bed or stress from school, parents know there will be sleepless nights. When your child has autism, counting the nights you get to sleep might be easier than counting the sleepless ones. It is […]
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