Being Prepared With ASD: My Son is Contagious
Where are we going? What time do we have to be there? Who is going to be there? How long are we staying? I interrogated my husband like we were going on a covert mission where our watches needed to be synchronized, maps labeled, and code words would be expected. It was just a simple […]
Continue readingBest Ways to Travel With Autism and Incontinence
Incontinence in autism comes with its own unique set of daily challenges. Comforting and supporting your child, preparing for accidents, and avoiding sensory triggers may leave you exhausted at the end of the day. On top of that, you may soon have travel coming up. However, traveling with incontinence is not impossible, but is actually […]
Continue readingImproving Lifestyles and Planning for Tomorrow with Special Needs
All parents want their children to live wonderful lives, and they do all they can to make that a reality. As your child with autism becomes an adult, that journey can become more and more challenging. It can become difficult to find services, to find a primary care provider who understands your adult child’s needs, […]
Continue readingSpecial Needs Planning for Tomorrow: One Gooooaaaal!
The FIFA World Cup captured the world’s attention this past summer as soccer has become the most popular sport on the planet. As I was enjoying the spectacular games, I realized that soccer has one goal: To end the game with more goals scored than the opponent. I know this seems obvious, but many times […]
Continue readingExcellent Strategies You Need to Know for Handling Challenging ASD Behavior
Do you avoid saying ‘no’? Do you only use the vacuum cleaner when your child is out of the house? Are you dreading dinnertime because the supermarket ran out of the particular brand of chicken nuggets that you usually buy? These are all questions often answered as ‘yes’ by parents of children with autism spectrum […]
Continue readingTop Tips on How to Prepare for College with Autism
David Petrovic, my son, is a 24-year-old middle school teacher with autism and Tourette syndrome who graduated cum laude and loved his college experience. He and I joined forces and found what worked for him. Seeking to help others in their same quest, David and I have co-authored our life journey and have evolved to […]
Continue readingHow to Help a Child with Autism Feel Good About Food
Starting school or daycare is a big step for children; there are new routines to learn, new people, to get to know and a new building to navigate. For children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who attend mainstream settings, these challenges are magnified. One of the aspects of school life that can cause a lot […]
Continue readingHow Do I Know How Much Money to Leave My Child With Autism?
Question: “We have three children, and only one of our children has autism. How do we know the amount of money we need to provide for each of our children?” It is very common to feel uneasy about determining the amount of money that your child with autism may need for a lifetime of support […]
Continue readingSpecial Needs and Safety: Ways to Keep Kids Protected
We’ve all heard of “baby-proofing,” wearing a helmet, looking “both ways,” or even putting a gate around the pool. These actions are pretty standard and aren’t usually too difficult. When it comes to ensuring the safety of our children with special needs or disabilities, this can take more thought, consideration, and perhaps some in-depth teaching. […]
Continue readingHow Will I Know if My Child is Eligible for Government Benefits
Question: I heard that government benefits are something we should be considering for my daughter, but I have also been told that our family will not qualify. Should we apply, and if so, how? — Ben Access to government benefits can be beneficial due to the fact they can help pay for services that your […]
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