Blog
Autism And Easter: Making Egg Hunt Autism-Friendly
By Michelle Ibarra |
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…
Read More Autism & Traveling
By Michelle Ibarra |
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…
Read More Autism & Anxiety: Helping Your Child Become More Social
By Michelle Ibarra |
Autism and anxiety are often linked together. Up to 90% of autistic children suffer from anxiety, and it is a condition that affects deeply their personal relationships as well as social interactions. Anxiety Triggers In Autism Children on the spectrum have a hard time managing anxiety and stress, and there are many situations that can…
Read More Celebrating Autism Awareness Month
By Michelle Ibarra |
On April 2, we celebrate the World Autism Awareness Day, and with it the Autism Awareness Month. This is a really important season as we get to raise consciousness on Autism Spectrum Disorder as well as to promote acceptance, inclusion, and care. The Reasons Behind The Autism Ribbon And The Awareness Month Autism Awareness Month…
Read More Autistic Activities To Engage With Your Child
By Michelle Ibarra |
It is well known that a common trait in autistic children is to be utterly interested or not interested at all when it comes to games and activities. This condition can be challenging for parents that want to engage with their children in fun activities that can be beneficial for the child. Today, we want…
Read More Eliminating Attention Seeking Behaviors in Autism
By Michelle Ibarra |
All human beings, especially children, need attention and it’s common to seek it when we sense that we are not receiving it enough. However, when it comes to the point that you can not focus on anything else because your child is misbehaving to have all your attention it can be problematic and it can…
Read More Improving Gut Health in ASD Children
By Michelle Ibarra |
Autism Spectrum Disorder affects 1 in every 68 children in the United States. Although ASD primarily impacts the brain, children with autism are also highly affected by (GI) gastrointestinal issues that have a drastic effect on their emotions and mental health. According to recent studies, 9 out of 10 autistic children suffer from gastrointestinal issues…
Read More Is My ASD Parenting Style Toxic?
By Michelle Ibarra |
Parenting is challenging. Taking care of a child, while teaching him/her how to become the best version of themselves is tough. Now, parenting a child with autism takes things to the next level due to all the challenges that come with ASD diagnosis. Children with autism cannot be raised like their neurotypical peers for they…
Read More Is Homeschooling The Answer For Autistic Children?
By Michelle Ibarra |
Every child on the autism spectrum is different, and since they are no cases alike, this means all have different needs and strengths. In the educational sector, the standard is pretty even, which can be challenging for children with autism because even in autistic oriented schools there are no 2 cases alike which is why…
Read More Autism And Socialization
By Michelle Ibarra |
Children on the autism spectrum take longer than other children to adapt and learn social skills. This is due to different kinds of reasons such as sensory issues or late conversational skills, however, it is not impossible to teach your child social skills and how to get along with other children. Social Skills In Autism…
Read More