Connections With Karen: Start Early, Planning for Independence

Here are some tools to help plan a child’s goals for future independence.

Home Sweet Home: Living Options with ASD

What housing options are available for adults on

Tips on Cleaning Your Home

Here are helpful tips to make cleaning more

Getting Ready for Work

Parents can help their young adults prepare for

Dyspraxia and Autism

What is dyspraxia, and what can parents do

Q&A With Dr. Temple Grandin

This month, Dr. Temple Grandin answers questions about accommodations and jobs.

Success Stories: Our Journey to Homeschool

Ashton Elliot describes how his son has thrived while being homeschooled. Have a success story you want to share? Click here .

Hugs from My Teen

One mom finds the humor in an autistic teen’s overzealous hugs.

Your Baggage is Not Your Child’s

A child’s old toys may hold many precious memories for a parent.

Ask Dr. Malcolm

Dr. Malcolm answers parents’ questions and concerns about their autistic children.

Autism Warrior - Teaching and Living as an AuDHD Educator

One woman reflects on how autism and ADHD have shaped her teaching.

What’s New On The Bookshelf?

Journey to Finding the New You: A Self-Development Guide for Parents of Children with Special Needs

Editor’s Letter

Dear Readers, August was always a month of

Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions

Discover proactive strategies for managing your child’s emotional dysregulation.

Teaching Skills Through Special Interests

Turn your child’s special interests into learning opportunities for developing new skills.

Navigating Unspoken Social Rules

How can parents help their children understand the subtleties of socialization?

What is Social Skills Therapy?

Here is an intervention to teach the skills for improved communication and social interactions.

Speech Development Starts at Home

What causes speech delay, and how can parents help?

Building Communication Skills for Adulthood

Communication support decisions should be made before a student leaves school.

Understanding Level 1 Autism in Highly Intelligent Children

Are autistic children with high IQs just masking their struggles?

Online Dating Tips: Strategies That Work

Here are some strategies to make dating with autism easier.