Helping an Autistic Child Adjust to a Change in Plans
Why advance notice and visible structure matter more than explanation when an autistic child’s plans change, and what to do after a hard reaction.
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How to Support an Autistic Child Through a School Change
Concrete steps for the weeks before and after an autistic child changes schools, from the pre-visit to what to expect once classes start.
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Helping Siblings Understand Their Autistic Brother or Sister
Age-appropriate ways to explain an autistic sibling to other kids, without pathologizing the difference.
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Common Mistakes Parents Make When Introducing a New Routine
Why sudden change backfires for autistic kids, and the small adjustments that ease a new routine in.
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Building a Predictable Morning Routine That Reduces Stress
A visual-schedule change parents can try this week to make mornings less chaotic for an autistic child.
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what not to do with an autistic child
When parents first receive an autism diagnosis for their child, their immediate instinct is often to figure out what they need to do. They research therapies, implement schedules, and look for strategies to help their child navigate the world. But in the rush to find solutions, an equally important question is often overlooked: what not to…
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focus for autistic child to study
Sitting down to complete homework or study for an exam is a complex cognitive event. For a neurotypical student, the process of opening a textbook, filtering out the sound of a television in the next room, holding the instructions in mind, and staying on task until completion happens relatively automatically. For an autistic student, every…
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signs of autism in newborns
Few concerns weigh more heavily on a new parent’s mind than the possibility that something in their baby’s development might not be unfolding as expected. If autism runs in the family, or if you have simply read enough to know it is more common than once believed, you may be watching your newborn’s every coo…
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What Do 5-Year-Old Autistic Kids Like to Watch?
If you are navigating the world of media with a neurodivergent child, you have likely noticed that their viewing habits look quite different from those of their neurotypical peers. You might be wondering, exactly what do 5-year-old autistic kids like to watch? You are not alone in asking this. While many children at this age…
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Autism vs Asperger’s Syndrome: What’s the Difference?
If you grew up hearing the term “Asperger’s” or received that diagnosis yourself, you’ve probably noticed something strange: doctors don’t use the word anymore. Ask a pediatrician or psychologist today about Asperger’s, and most will tell you it’s simply not a diagnosis they can give. That single fact confuses a lot of families searching for…
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