Posts by Danielle Ingrassia
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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Promoting Independence: Play

Play is a foundational skill that can help your kiddo during social exchanges and promote self independence.  For some kids, independent playtime does not come spontaneously and can be difficult for them to comprehend and navigate.  These easy to implement tips and tricks will be helpful foundational skills to assist you in building up your kiddo to more independent time!

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Safety Blog Series #1- Developing a safety plan


Safety is one of our top priorities!  Parents and caregivers strive to teach their children the appropriate skills necessary to stay safe in various environments and situations.  As a parent or caregiver of an individual with autism safety is an even bigger concern, as the majority of individuals with autism don’t recognize the typical unsafe situations that others may recognize.

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Autism Diagnosis and the Next Steps

After an initial autism diagnosis it is typical for families to feel fear, anger, denial, sadness, and a mix of other emotions.  It is also common to feel intimidated and unsure of what your next steps are in the process. The importance of having an honest and informed relationship with your healthcare providers, services providers, and other members of the individual's team is pertinent in the treatment process.

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