Posts by Michelle Ibarra

Birthday parties and surprises are one of the best memories that we can carry from childhood. Lots of friends, candies, cake, gifts, and in some cases clowns and recreational activities. For most children, their birthday is one of the most exciting days of the year. Unfortunately, for families on the spectrum, birthday parties can represent…

Summer is a time of the year where most families look forward to vacations, beautiful destinations, pool parties, and overall relaxation from school activities. Unfortunately, for families on the spectrum, summer can be a challenging season due to the changes and things that come with it.  Why Is Summer Challenging For ASD Families? For parents…

Stem Cell Therapy has been growing dramatically during the last decades. It is being scientifically proven to enhance the body’s own mechanism of healing and recovery, Stem Cell Therapy has been also found incredibly helpful for autistic conditions for it provides healing and recovery on gut issues, enhances cerebral functioning, and lowers overall inflammation.  After…

Allergies and autism share a common denominator; immune system issues.  Autistic children (in most cases)  have overactive immune systems and imbalanced inflammatory reactions, thus making them more susceptible to immune deregulations.  Autism and Food Sensitivities Allergies are the immune system’s inflammatory response when the system perceives something as being dangerous for the body. When your…

With summer and vacations around the corner, we can not help but look forward to pleasant trips to the beach and beautiful pool days. However, for parents on the Spectrum, vacations and pool tips can represent a huge challenge due to sensory issues and ASD struggles that come with it. Nevertheless, with a little patience…

Nutrition is key to our proper brain and body functioning. When it comes to children on the Autism Spectrum, the right vitamin intake can be crucial for determining proper brain functioning, thus affecting directly behavior and learning skills. Some parents recall that after giving their children the right supplementation, they observed tremendous positive changes ranging…

Being a mother is one of the greatest gifts in life but it comes with its challenges. It’s a 24/7 job that can be extremely exhausting at times and so, every once in a while moms deserve to be pampered and celebrated. That time of the year is around the corner. Yes, we are talking…

All parents want to see their children reaching their full potential and thriving in life. There are several things that parents can do to support their child on the spectrum.  The following tips will help you ensure that you are covering the most important areas of your child’s development. Tips To Help Your ASD Child…

Passover Sunday, it’s here! and with it comes the traditional Easter egg hunt. Although it is a child’s favorite, for children on the spectrum it can be a challenging activity due to the multiple things that it can represent. However, this does not mean that your child can not participate and have fun in the…

Most parents know that traveling with toddlers and children can be challenging because children can get tired and stressed out with all the routine changes.  Now for parents in the spectrum, the challenges go to a whole new level. Sensory overloads, crowded places, different meals, and even changes in the schedule can represent huge stress…