Telehealth for Special Needs Therapy: What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Make the Most of It
You finally found a therapist who gets your child. She knows your kid’s triggers, your kid trusts her, and sessions […]
Autism
Can My Autistic Child Learn to Drive? What Parents Need to Honestly Know
Yes, some autistic teens can and do learn to drive. About 1 in 3 autistic individuals without intellectual disability earn
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Your Child’s Therapy Stalled. Here’s What That Actually Means (And What to Do Next)
A therapy plateau means your child’s measurable progress has slowed or stopped over a defined period, usually 4 to 8
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The Ongoing Grief of Special Needs Parenting: What Nobody Tells You
The grief that comes with raising a child with special needs does not arrive once and then resolve. It returns.
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Co-Regulation and Autism: Why Your Child Needs You to Regulate First
Co-regulation is the process by which a regulated adult helps a dysregulated child return to a calm state. For autistic
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The Neurodivergent Parent: What It Is Like to Raise an Autistic Child When You Are Also Neurodivergent
If you are a neurodivergent parent raising an autistic child, you already know that parenting advice written for neurotypical parents
Twice Exceptional (2e): What It Means to Have a Gifted Autistic or ADHD Child
Twice exceptional (2e) means your child has both a significant intellectual gift and a learning difference like autism, ADHD, dyslexia,
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How to Make a Visual Schedule for an Autistic Child That Actually Gets Used
A visual schedule is a tool that uses pictures, symbols, or written words to show an autistic child what activities
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Executive Function and Autism: Why Your Child Can Be Smart and Still Cannot Get Things Done
Executive function is a set of mental skills that help people plan, organize, start tasks, stay focused, regulate emotions, and