The holiday season is a time of joy, celebration, and family gatherings. Yet, if you have a child with autism, these occasions can also bring unique challenges. There is an abundance of sensory stimulation, a near-constant shift in routine, and people you haven’t seen in a year. As parents, we tend to shoulder most of …
Receiving an autism diagnosis can result in a mix of emotions. You are relieved you finally have a reason for all of the behaviors you have been noting, and you now have access to services to help them. However, it also starts the emotional journey of accepting the diagnosis. As you work to accept the …
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Every field comes with their own set of jargon, with medical fields being notorious for complex language, and ABA is no exception. You may find yourself confused in conversations with your therapists if they drop some of ABA’s alphabet soup. Not only are there a number of mnemonics and abbreviations, but there’s also some ABA …
Siblings: sometimes they’re two peas in a pod, and others can be so different you may wonder if they’re truly related. Either way, they are growing up together, and have a lasting impact on each other. When one child is on the autism spectrum, it can make that relationship a bit harder for them to …
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If you have a young child who has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, you have probably heard the term “Early Intervention” countless times by now. Every provider you’ve interacted with has probably talked to you about the importance of getting your child into Early Intervention. You may have even started your child in some …