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Teaching Safety Skills to Students with Autism

A VETERAN LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER EXPLAINS WHY SAFETY IS SO IMPORTANT, AND HOW BEING INFORMED AND PREPARED CAN HELP.

​Safety and Social Boundaries for Children with ASD

DISCOVER SAFETY TIPS FOR CHILDREN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM FROM A RESEARCH PSYCHOLOGIST’S POINT OF VIEW.

Safety Tips from an Autistic Adult

A WOMAN ON THE SPECTRUM SHARES HER PERSPECTIVE ON SAFETY AND OFFERS HER TOP TIPS.

Autism and Law Enforcement: Greater Awareness and Training Needed

WORDS OF WISDOM FROM A LAW ENFORCEMENT VETERAN HELPS US UNDERSTAND HOW TO PREPARE FOR ENCOUNTERS BETWEEN AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS AND POLICE.

The First Bell: How to Handle Back to School Time

A WOMAN ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM SHARES BACK TO SCHOOL TIPS.

Toy and Game Ideas for Kids on the Spectrum

READ ON FOR SOME TOY AND GAME RECOMMENDATIONS FROM A THERAPIST AND TEACHER’S PERSPECTIVE.

Lessons in Leadership: My Child Taught Me the Power of Vulnerability

A LOOK AT HOW TO NAVIGATE LEADERSHIP IN BUSINESS AND PARENTING, AND LEARN TO SEE THE STRENGTH IN VULNERABILITY.

Miracles

A THERAPIST RECALLS A MIRACULOUS BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT SHE EXPERIENCED WHEN WORKING WITH A CHILD ON THE SPECTRUM.

Choosing Noise Canceling Headphones

NOISE CANCELING HEADPHONES MAY HELP YOUR AUTISTIC CHILD COPE IN A WORLD OF DISTRACTIONS. THIS GUIDE SHOULD HELP YOU TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT STYLE AND PRODUCT FOR YOUR LOVED-ONE.

Is Your Autistic Child HittingYou? Ideas and Solutions

KNOWING HOW TO HANDLE YOUR CHILD’S HITTING AND AGGRESSION CAN HELP BRING PEACE TO THE FAMILY HOME.

Autism Shutdown: Causes and How to Manage It

SHUTDOWNS CAN BE SCARY, UNDERSTANDING AND KNOWING HOW TO TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION ARE REQUIRED.

WHAT’S NEW ON THE BOOKSHELF?

TRAVELING DIFFERENT Vacation Strategies for Parents of the Anxious, the Inflexible, and the Neurodiverse

What is Vocal Stimming?

A LOOK AT VOCAL STIMMING, WHICH MIGHT HAPPEN AMONG CHILDREN WHO ARE LESS ADVANCED IN THEIR LANGUAGE AND SOCIAL SKILLS.

Decreasing Your Child’s Aggressive Behavior

LET’S UNCOVER SOLUTIONS FOR PARENTS SEEKING TO REDUCE AGGRESSIVE BEHAVIOR IN THEIR CHILDREN ON THE SPECTRUM, AND DISCOVER REASONS WHY A CHILD MIGHT DISPLAY AGGRESSION.

ABA and Verbal Behavior Therapy: How it Works

A LOOK AT ABA AND VB AND THEY MAY BE ABLE TO HELP YOUR CHILD.

Building Confidence Through Goal Setting

A SPECIAL EDUCATOR SHARES AN EXAMPLE OF THE POWER OF A MINDSET CHANGE.

Nicola Martin An Award-Winning Autism Advocate

MEET NICOLA MARTIN, AN ADVOCATE ON THE SPECTRUM WHO HAS BEEN AWARDED FOR THE COMMUNICATIONS WORK SHE IS DOING IN AUTISM SUPPORT SERVICES.

What Happens to Autistic Adults When Their Parents Die?

A BIRD’S-EYE VIEW OF WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN TO AN AUTISTIC INDIVIDUAL WHEN THEIR PARENTS OR CAREGIVERS PASS AWAY, AND HOW TO PREPARE FOR THE SITUATION.