Many babies can excitedly babble "mama" and "dada" well before their first birthday. Most toddlers can say around 20 words by the time they're 18 months old. But at what...
The Center for Disease Control estimates that one in every 59 children has autism spectrum disorder. It is characterized by challenging social interaction, speech delay, inability to pay attention, among others. ...
The world has been gaining awareness about psychology and the realm of mental illnesses year after another. There are a lot of talks, movies, tv-shows, songs, and online posts that...
Having three autistic children, the worry of wandering is high. While our oldest is not one to often elope, our two younger ones will. We do use GPS devices for...
Whether your child has autism, sensory processing disorder, or other sensory needs, you want them to feel comfortable. There are many uncomfortable locations for children with sensory issues that you...
Jade & Trubs - Mutual Rescue When it comes to animals, we all know they can offer a special bond with you like none other. When it comes to disabilities,...
Helpful Tips for Reducing Morning Stress | Autism Parenting Advice Autistic children often struggle with getting ready in the morning. There is a lot of anxiety and choices to make...
If you are rearing a child with autism, then you are already a hero. But even heroes can have a vulnerability. For many parents of autistic children, that vulnerability is moving. Moving...
a child girl doing homework writing and reading at home Writing can be a rather challenging activity, especially for children on the autism spectrum. In their neurodiversity, some may find...
Weighted blankets are used to combat specific sensory deficits or overload, along with several other mental health and emotional disorders. Those with chronic anxiety, depression, insomnia, autism, dementia, and attention...
Divorce is always a tough concept to grasp for any kid as it literally feels like their family is being torn apart. However, for children with autism, the impact of...
If you have a child that has autism, then you already understand the challenges that come along with it. You also understand that even though your child may seem different...
9 Ways to support a child with autism in the classroom No two autistic children are the same, and their autism manifests in different ways. Like every child, autistic children...
Tips to Help Nurture your Child's Social-Emotional Development Parenting is the hardest job on the planet. You work 24/7, you don’t get to take days off, and you don’t retire,...
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout Being a caregiver in any capacity is extremely hard work. Typically, caregiving applies to those who cannot provide it for themselves. That often includes people...
When it comes to speech, having the ability to communicate efficiently can be life-changing. As a child, I struggled greatly with speech. The biggest speech error I remember was saying...
This Post is sponsored by Aeroflow Urology. Pediatric Incontinence is an issue many families deal with daily. While many children will be potty trained by around age three, those with...
Speech and language are learned very early in a child’s life. Interactions with parents, siblings, and other members of their community help children learn the proper way to communicate with...
How Can ABA Therapy Help Parents Relieve Stress? By Patricio Erhard Everything happens for a reason. At least, according to science, everything happens for a reason. For example, if I...
Speech therapy is one of the very first in early intervention for autism. The same goes for a multitude of diagnoses such as Down syndrome, Apraxia, Speech Delays and more. ...
