A child with autism can be very trying at times. Be it a nonverbal child crying and scrambling to figure out what has upset them. Maybe it’s an unexpected change in the routine that has triggered a meltdown. Then of course there are the times when the restaurant doesn’t have any food that fits your …
Living with my own echo. One thing that most parents are well aware of, is to be careful what you say around their children. Most parents also have a funny story about some word their child picked up and started repeating. For parents of children with autism, this is even more true. And in this …
Can interactive learning be a game? Can games be educational? Over the years I have heard many cases made for and against video games. I myself enjoy video games from time to time. So let’s dive into the concept of video games and education. Level Up The autistic brain likes patterns and regularity. Daily routine …
The Great Screentime Debate: Playing Vs. Learning Read More »
In our family, My wife and my daughters are neurotypical while my twin sons and I are autistic. This presents some difficulties in sibling interactions. I’m sure we aren’t the only neurodiverse family, but we have had some learning experiences along our journey. Just in case anyone else is experiencing similar difficulties, I’ll share what …
As a parent, you must be so excited to send your child to school for the first time. However, it might be a matter of worry for some of you and it’s completely natural. Sending your toddler to a new place among new people can be worrisome, but this has to be done nevertheless. So, to …
Preparing your child for their first day of school- All you need to know Read More »
In the past few decades, autism has gotten a lot of media attention. We’ve seen autism in movies, on TV shows, and talked about it frequently. A lot of this attention has made the general population more aware of the disorder and what it means for people diagnosed with autism and their families. For children …
