Connections With Karen: Reduce School Stress

School staff can create a less stressful environment.

Advocating for a Low-Stress School Experience

How can parents make school less stressful for

Q&A With Dr. Temple Grandin

This month, Dr. Temple Grandin answers parents’ questions about conversational speech.

Fun Indoor Skill Builders

Here are some fun indoor activities for rainy or snowy days.

Success Stories: Lessons and Achievements

Maria Molina reflects on her son’s successes and the lessons learned about expectations. Have a success story you want to share? Click here .

Burble: Reimagining Sensory Support for Autistic Children

Turning sensory overload into a canvas for imagination.

7 Truths Every Autism Parent Should Know

A mom provides some truths for supporting and encouraging other parents.

Ask Dr. Malcolm

Dr. Malcolm answers parents’ questions and concerns about their autistic children. You can submit your questions here .

Autism Warrior - A Late Diagnosis and Autism Support

One man’s late autism diagnosis led to his advocating for awareness.

Artificial Intelligence and Autism: A Parent’s Guide to New Possibilities

Read about how AI can help support families with autism in various ways.

Autism: My Invisible Backpack

Discovering Emotions, Masking, and the Joy of Being Seen

Unexpected: A Memoir of Endurance and Triumph in Raising a Challenging Child

A finalist in the 2024 Christian Indies Book Contest, Memoir Division, provides hope to parents.

Editor’s Letter

Dear Readers, November can be a stark time

Managing Overthinking in Autism

How can parents help their child overcome negative thoughts of expecting the worst?

Storytelling and Social Skills: How Literature Can Help

You can build empathy and social skills through the power of literature.

How to Start a Conversation

Here are some strategies for overcoming the challenge of initiating a conversation.

Movement and Academic Success

When kids move, minds grow.

Becoming an Engineer on the Spectrum

Some autism strengths are necessary qualities for an engineering career.