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How to Create a Calm Home Environment for Autistic Children

Your home should be a sanctuary where everyone in your family can relax. Comfort is especially important when you have an autistic child....

Autism Moving Forward

Sydney Edmond describes how using a letterboard changed her life, how being able to communicate her wishes and dreams opened up the world.

Unexpected Lessons from a Weird Year

We all had trouble with the disruptions caused by the pandemic. We know that many children—neurotypical children included—regressed...

Halloween: A Great Opportunity for Learning!

How to build a reserve of Halloween materials for your autism or special education classroom.

Storms of Emotion—Tantrum or Meltdown?

Autism and Behavior—Meltdowns vs. Tantrums Traditionally, when people see an upset child crying, screaming, and falling on the ground,...

Help Me Calm Down...Don’t Wait, Self-Regulate!

Autism and Behavior—What is Self-Regulation? Sometimes it seems as if new terminology is coming out all the time, and it’s all designed...

Sensory Armageddon—Four Simple Tips for Dealing With Sensory Overload

What is Sensory Overload and How Can You Prevent It? Sensory overload happens when there is too much information and input being...

Young Children With Autism—Three Simple Tips to Help Your Upset Child!

You decide to go out to dinner as a special treat for your kids, but things start going wrong from the beginning. There is a wait at the...

Evolving Perspectives in Autism Inspire New Website Name

David Petrovic is an autistic teacher, author, and motivational speaker. As his mother, I have witnessed and shared in much of his...

Everyone Deserves a Meaningful Life!

Autism Awareness, Acceptance, or Something More? I've always wondered about the term “Autism Awareness.” To me, it's about more than...