Lifesaving Lockdown Safety Tips Every Family Needs to Know
According to a recent Washington Post analysis*, over 4.1 million children endured a school lockdown during the 2017-2018 school year. More than 1 million of these children were in elementary school, with over 220,000 in preschool and kindergarten. The analysis further reveals that, on a typical school day last year, at least 16 campuses somewhere […]
Continue readingHelp: My Child With Autism Is Afraid to Go to the Dentist
Many children struggle with the idea of going to the dentist, but for children with autism, a trip to the dentist office can create anxiety and even panic. Here are some simple suggestions that may ease stress levels and make your dental visit a success. 1. Visual Schedules A visual schedule is a great way […]
Continue readingExpert Ways to Plan for and Stop Meltdowns in their Tracks
The scene is all too familiar: Six-year-old Jesse is frustrated because he’s having trouble waiting and wants to go play his video game. In the time it takes to draw a breath, he’s melting down. You saw the signs but felt powerless to stop it as first he gave a low growl, the precursor to […]
Continue reading5 Simple Ways to Help Prevent Wandering in Children with Autism
If you are a parent to a child with autism, then you may have a child who tries or has tried to escape or elope from your home, your supervision when in public or even from their classroom at school. It can be scary if you think you have 60 seconds to run to the […]
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