If there’s one thing that all of my clients have in common, it’s the fact that they desperately want to accommodate their Autistic child. “I just wish I could help them feel comfortable” “I can’t seem to help him stay regulated” “She’s so frustrated that we don’t understand what she needs” Parent-advocates want to help […]
Don’t do this! Never do that! What kind of parent would do that? Don’t you know that’s abusive?! Are you tired of everyone and their brother telling you that EVERYTHING you do for your Autistic child is absolutely wrong? Especially because it feels like no one out there tells you what you SHOULD do? Well […]
When I’m talking about accommodating an Autistic child, I get this one question more than any other… How do I know if I’m accommodating them or am I just coddling them? Where do I draw the line with accommodations? Am I preparing the path for my child or preparing my child for the path? It’s […]
Schools are closing all over the nation, and I’ve been seeing dozens of my friends struggling with what this means for their family. Who will watch the kids if their parents work? How will they teach their child for the nearly 2 months schools are closed in some states (like my state of Washington)? How […]
The holidays are super fun, but they can also be ridiculously stressful for autistic children. There’s overwhelming events filled with new bright lights, loud music, strange foods, and people. So. Many. People. Not to mention that nearly every routine is changed or completely thrown out from November to January. School has weird breaks, you have […]
I have a lot of readers who find my blog when their autistic child was diagnosed recently, or even while they’re waiting for their child’s official diagnosis. And oftentimes, their child is non-speaking or really struggles to communicate verbally. The first question I’m asked is often, “when will my autistic child talk?” And I get […]
