Autism Awareness
5 Tips for an Autism-Friendly Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is finally here! All the excitement, food, and family gatherings can make these celebrations one of the most anticipated ones of the year. However, for families on the spectrum, all these schedule changes, new meals, and visits can represent a huge challenge. Thankfully, it is possible to have fun and ease these issues, and today we will share a few…
Read MoreHelping Autistic Children Understand Consent
Autistic children are much more likely to be victims of sexual assault. According to recent data “People with intellectual disabilities are the victims of sexual assault at a rate seven times higher than those without disabilities”. This is the very reason why we need to teach children in the spectrum how to protect themselves. We understand that this can be a conversation hard…
Read MoreThe Top 6 Ways To Support Autism Awareness Month
Each year, on April 2, we commemorate World Autism Awareness Day, and during April Autism Awareness Month. The main goal is to raise awareness and to create inclusion, and acceptance. Why Should We Support Autism Awareness Month? Honoring Autism Awareness Month goes far beyond wearing a blue ribbon. There are many powerful reasons why we…
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