Posts tagged Autism Spectrum Disorder
Promoting Independence: Mornings

Wouldn’t you love to have a few moments in the morning start your day on the right foot? By teaching your child some skills on what to do when they wake up in the morning, you’ll promote their independence, and maybe even get to drink your coffee while it’s still hot!

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8 Ways To Increase Eye Contact

Making eye contact when we communicate is something most of us take for granted. But for some children with autism, making eye contact in social situations is difficult. You can help your child practice and increase eye contact with these 8 strategies.

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What Should I Do With My Kids During Quarantine?

Here are 9 of our favorite play ideas that require little to no preparation or extra materials. They’re simple, fun, and will help everyone keep their sanity at a time when everyone is tightly wound.

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Pool Safety

Swimming is a fan favorite when it comes to summer activities, but for parents of children with special needs being around water can be something that causes worry. In this post we cover some pool safety tips from #autismspeaks that will help to keep your kiddos safe this summer!

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Traveling During the Holidays

The holidays are typically the busiest time of year where there are lots of various celebrations and traveling adventures that occur frequently for families. If you have a child, teenager, or adult with autism spectrum disorder holiday travel can be overwhelming. We hope these guideline and quick tips will help lead you and your family to success during this busy traveling time!   

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COVID-19 and Autism: Masks

Covid-19. This virus showed up in our county and affected every single person’s way of life in vastly different ways. Families in the Autism community find themselves in unique positions because many have children who are not easily able to adapt to distance learning, virtual activities, mask-wearing, extra handwashing/sanitizing, and other things that seem to be here for the foreseeable future. While there are huge needs that can’t be met with just a few blog posts, hopefully, you’ll find some behavior analytic tips, tricks, and ideas to help your family get through this time.

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