Parenting Tips
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 MoreThanksgiving Hacks For Autistic Parents
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 MoreTrick or Treat: Safe Halloween Alternatives for ASD Families
Spooky season is here and with it lots of celebrations and festivities. Although Halloween is considered by most children as one of the happiest seasons of the year, it can represent a challenge for parents and families on the spectrum. People, noises, lights, candies, and many sensory stimuli can end up in sensory overload and…
Read MoreHelping ASD Children Transition Back To In-Person School
Transitions are tough, especially for children in the Spectrum. Since in-person school return just happened a few weeks ago, we have had many parents asking the same question…“How can I help my ASD son cope better with school return?”. Today, our medical team shares their best tips for a better school transition: Tip 1) Help…
Read MoreEFT Tapping For Autistic Emotional Regulation
Although emotional dysregulation is not a specific criterion for diagnosing a child with autism, those who are on the spectrum tend to be more likely to lack emotional self-regulation skills. However, ASD children can learn to self-regulate! Today we will analyze a self-soothing method that is becoming widely known and is used by professionals to…
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 MoreDe-Escalation Strategies: Calming Strategies for Autism Meltdowns
Sometimes, when autistic children become extremely overwhelmed or they’re experiencing sensory overload, they have a meltdown where they lose control over their behaviors. These situations are stressful for everyone involved and potentially dangerous for both bystanders and your child. Knowing some de-escalation strategies will help you avoid a potential crisis. Understanding The Escalation Cycle …
Read MoreHealthy & Easy Foods Picky Eaters Will Actually Eat
What is the best food for autistic children? How can I manage to feed my son with sensory issues? These are the two questions that we get the most. For most parents on the spectrum, finding the right meals for picky eaters can be a challenge, however, it is possible to identify which new foods…
Read MoreEating For Autism: Food Additives That Make Autism Worse
One of the biggest mistakes we see parents make when it comes to incorporating nutrition therapy into their children’s treatment program is jumping into advanced interventions instead of starting with the basics. In nutrition therapy, each step builds upon the previous one, becoming more advanced as you work your way through the program. The first…
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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