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 ...
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 ...
Autism Awareness Month 2026: Essential Facts, Statistics & How to Support
April is Autism Awareness Month, a time when the world turns its attention to autism, acceptance, and advocacy. But beyond the puzzle piece and light-it-up-blue campaigns, what does Autism Awareness Month really mean? And how can we make it meaningful for autistic individuals and their ...
Autism Haircuts for Black Kids: Managing Sensory Issues During Hair Care
Why Haircuts Are So Hard for Autistic Kids If you're reading this, you probably know the struggle: the tears, the meltdowns, the physical resistance when it's time for a haircut. For autistic children, haircuts aren't just uncomfortable, they can be genuinely overwhelming. As a Black mom to an ...
