March is National Women’s History Month, a time when we recognize and honor women’s contributions. I like to think about autistic women who stand out as exceptional role models for our daughters on the spectrum. Some of them are in the news and revered today for their talents and abilities, and [More...]
Spring Into Action, Parents: Include Social Goals on Your Child’s Spring IEP
We all know that our children on the autism spectrum have needs when it comes to social skills. Maybe they don't seem very interested in playing with other children. Maybe they are super interested, but they just don't seem to know how to join in on the playground. It may seem like the [More...]
Is Your Child a Worry Warrior?
Does your child worry about every little thing, bringing it up again and again and again? Perhaps you have a Worry Warrior, an expert in thinking of every little thing that could possibly go wrong in any situation. A little worrying can be a good thing. It can stop your child from doing something [More...]
“Look What You Made Me Do!”
Have you ever witnessed a scene like this? A girl is coloring at the kitchen table while her brother watches television in the family room. When she accidentally breaks a crayon and tears the paper, she shouts to her brother, “Look what you made me do!” Alternately, she might blame the objects, [More...]
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