As a parent, you are the strongest advocate your child will ever have. And one of the most powerful places to use that voice is inside an IEP meeting. When our son was first diagnosed, I felt like I had been dropped into a foreign country without a map. The language was different -- PLAAFP, LRE, ...
Sensory Room Ideas for Autistic Kids on Any Budget
Creating a sensory room for your autistic child doesn't require thousands of dollars or a dedicated space. Whether you have a spare bedroom, a corner of the playroom, or just a closet, you can create a calming sensory space that helps your child regulate, decompress, and feel safe. Once we had ...
25+ Spring Sensory Activities for Autistic Kids
Spring is here, and with warmer weather comes the perfect time for outdoor sensory play! For autistic children who thrive on sensory input, spring offers a natural sensory playground and a great way to engage all of your child's senses: mud to squish, flowers to smell, grass to feel, birds to hear, ...
Black Autism Awareness: Why Representation & Early Diagnosis Matter
Black Autism Awareness isn't just about acknowledging that Black autistic people exist. It's about confronting the systems, stigmas, and barriers that make being Black AND autistic uniquely challenging. As a Black autism mom, I've witnessed firsthand how autism shows up differently in our ...
30 Autism Awareness Month Activities for Schools
April is Autism Awareness Month, and schools have a unique opportunity to create meaningful learning experiences that promote acceptance, inclusion, and understanding. But here's the thing: awareness activities should be led BY autistic voices, not just ABOUT autism. As a Black autism mom and ...
