As the holiday season approaches, it’s time to start planning some festive fun. But let’s be real—holidays aren't always the easiest for our little ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The holidays are a time of joy, celebration, and family activities. However, for families with autistic ...
A Gift Guide of Sensory Toys for Autism
Finding the right sensory toys for autistic children can be a challenging task. Play-based therapy has been so helpful for our son's sensory sensitivities, and it's also really helped him with his social and communication skills. Upon discovering Santana's Sensory Processing Disorder, I ...
Autism books featuring Black characters: 15 must-reads for every shelf
Frequently Asked Questions Building your autism reading shelf If you are building an autism reading shelf from scratch, I would start with A Day With No Words for the children's shelf and Uniquely Human for the parent shelf. Both books will fundamentally change how you think about autism ...
Understanding SPD Vs. Autism
If you're a parent or caregiver, you may have come across terms like Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), sensory input, and sensory overload while researching neurodevelopmental disorders in children. SPD vs autism Let me take you back to the beginning of our ...
Marriage Challenges After Autism Diagnosis: How We Are Navigating the Journey Together
Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child is undoubtedly a life-altering event that can impact every aspect of your family life, including your marital relationship. It's not uncommon to have marriage challenges after an autism diagnosis. For months, I sensed that something was amiss with ...
