Parent–teacher conferences can bring up many emotions for parents of autistic and neurodivergent children. You may feel nervous, protective, or hopeful — often all at once. These meetings are a key opportunity to build a bridge between home and school, ensuring your child’s academic, social, and emotional needs are supported. This isn’t just about grades […]
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Summer camp can be a magical time—new friends, exciting activities, independence. But for neurodivergent children, especially those who are Autistic or have ADHD, the transition to a new, unfamiliar setting can also bring anxiety and uncertainty. Whether it’s a day camp or an overnight program, preparing your child in advance can make a world of
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Use Everyday Outings to Build Real-Life Skills Summer offers natural opportunities to teach communication, social interaction, and independence—especially for children with autism. One of the best? Your next trip to a restaurant. Try these 3 easy strategies that require no extra time, no cost, and no prep—just real-life practice that makes a difference. 1. Use
Being sensory sensitive or autistic can add some tricks and scares to Halloween. See this holiday through our neurodiverse childrens’ eyes and make slight adjustments to make it more memorable, enjoyable, (and tolerable) for them and you. Here are some tips and tricks (or treats) for a successful Halloween. Think about your typical day. We
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‘Tis the season for family gatherings, seeing relatives that we haven’t seen for a while, wearing special occasion clothes we may or may not like the texture of, & noticing increased sights and sounds everywhere we go, in addition to regulating ourselves with the excitement and nervousness with our changing routines and activities. Here are
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You want your child to build a larger vocabulary. You notice your child has difficulty following directions. You watch your child with friends and want him to get better at conversations with peers and social skills. You hope to build your child’s confidence and advocacy to express themselves for needs and wants. What can you
Supporting Neurodivergent Learners with Clear and Visual Communication By Stacy Triplat, CCC-SLP If you’re working with neurodiverse students—especially those on the autism spectrum—one of the most important things to remember is this: they often interpret language literally. This means that common classroom directions, phrases, or figures of speech can easily be misunderstood if not delivered
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Make Mornings Easier with Visual Schedules “Are you dressed?”“Where’s your backpack?”“Did you brush your teeth?”“Your breakfast is getting cold — get down here!” Sound familiar? If your mornings feel chaotic and you find yourself repeating the same questions every day, you’re not alone. Many parents wish their child could manage daily routines more independently. The
Creating and maintaining friendships are important social skills for our children to develop. With autism, maintaining friendships can be difficult due to misreading emotions and social situations. Perhaps your child desperately wants to have friends, but jeopardizes the relationship before it can even begin due to misreading emotions. Does your child approach another child with
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Fear and panic are real, and may feel more intense to our sensitive children. Learn how to calm a panicked child to help decrease discomfort. Many of our children rely on predictability, structure, and routine. When those change, feelings of panic may arise. Children may want to, but don’t know details of new surroundings, experience
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