Everyone can struggle with socializing. However, autistic children often struggle more. This may lead to peer isolation. It’s important to even learn the basics, especially for when they start school. Let’s learn about teaching social skills together!
You want your child to feel safe and comfortable in their home. Sometimes even the little things are overstimmulating. There are ways to ensure your home is sensory ready and inviting. Let’s learn about sensory-friendly homes together!
It’s often noted that autistic children often don’t show safety awareness. Safety is important and there are ways to address this concern. Let’s learn about safety first!
Communication can be hard for children with autism. These difficulties can lead to frustrations due to the inability to state when upset, what they need, and what they want. Learn ways to help your child learn effective communication skills to reduce these frustrations.
Emotions are hard to control and sometimes it’s even harder to cope and calm down. Children with autism already have trouble with communication, social skills, and other areas of development. Mixing in emotional regulation makes it even more challenging. Let’s learn about how to help your child learn about emotional regulation and coping skills.
Celebrations can be challenging for children, especially when they are sensitive to loud noises, changes in routines, in crowded areas, and in unfamiliar settings. There are steps that can be taken to aid in relieving some of the stress and making the day fun and enjoyable for everyone. Let’s learn how to prep your child for the Fourth of July!
Everyday is different, especially for children with Autism. Unknown factors can trigger meltdowns. Learn about the different between meltdowns and tantrums and how to address meltdowns. Parenting can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be lonely.
A parent expresses concerns about an upcoming playdate for their daughter, detailing the uncertainties and potential challenges, especially for children with autism. The post offers tips on preparing for playdates, including communicating with other parents, choosing the right environment, planning activities, and managing sensory sensitivities. Emphasis is placed on patience, flexibility, and positive reinforcement to ensure successful and enjoyable interactions.
A parent concerns about their autistic child’s tendency to wander and seeks strategies to ensure their safety during various activities, such as shopping trips. The post discusses causes of wandering like sensory seeking and communication difficulties and offers solutions, including securing the home, developing safety plans at school, and using social stories. Monitoring and continuous improvement of safety measures are emphasized for both home and community environments.
Parents struggle to balance the needs of autistic and neurotypical siblings. To ensure inclusivity, they should schedule individual quality time, create activities everyone can enjoy, and encourage sibling bonding. Open communication and emotional support are crucial. Involving professionals, maintaining routines, dividing responsibilities, and self-care for parents are vital strategies.
