admin The challenges of parenting a child with special needs can put a strain on relationships. Here are a few ideas that could help revitalize your marriage or partnership. “So what are you buying John for your anniversary?” my girlfriend Jean asked me. “It depends on which John you’re talking about because I think I married … Read more
Naturalistic teaching is a branch of applied behavioral analysis (ABA) therapy that takes on a more natural approach than the more commonly known discrete trial training. In this article we will discuss what naturalistic teaching is, the different naturalistic procedures and if it supports children with autism. What is naturalistic teaching? In the early days, … Read more
All our hearts are going out to the people of Ukraine at the moment, but for the neurodivergent community, the current state of warfare with Russia is even more challenging. Many autistic individuals with high support needs are trapped in the Ukranian capital Kyiv or facing the situation of fleeing with little to no assistance … Read more
Personalized Mother’s Day necklaces are some of the sweetest and most meaningful gifts to give. These gorgeous pieces of jewelry can be enjoyed for a lifetime and act as warm symbols of the love a mother has given her children and that love being returned. If you’re looking for a lasting Mother’s Day gift that … Read more
Here are some ideas for how you can increase your child’s responsiveness to his/her own name. Dale Carnegie said: “Names are the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” I agree, but there is much more to it. Parents take great care in choosing their child’s name; Initially it may reflect their own personalities … Read more
Despite remaining controversial – especially in the eyes of legislators – remains a common procedure. Statistics from the World Health Organization show that 61% of unintended pregnancies and 29% of planned pregnancies end in abortion. However, 49% of abortions are unsafe and 97% of these take place in developing countries. There’s a lot of misinformation … Read more
Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, chances are if they are having sleep difficulties you have been recommended melatonin by your pediatrician or other specialists. This is a very common recommendation for individuals who struggle to sleep, more specifically for people on the autism spectrum. It is usually the first step that … Read more
As parents, we want our homes to be an oasis from the world. Before bringing a new baby into our homes, much time is spent lovingly preparing each space to be safe and warm, and we look forward to our children growing into adults there. But what happens when our home is no longer safe … Read more
For years documents have been used as an educational resource to teach about autism spectrum disorders (ASD) but the number of titles have been limited. As the rate of autism diagnoses, increases more and more parents are looking to equip themselves with as much knowledge as possible. The thing is, there is now so much … Read more
What do you picture in your mind when you hear the phrase “symbols for autism”? It might be the puzzle piece, the color blue, the infinity sign, or maybe the butterfly? This article will discuss some of these symbols, what they mean, and how autistic advocates feel about their usage. When researching for this article, … Read more