Halloween is a fun-filled time of year universally loved by kids across America. The costumes, candy, and late-night shenanigans allow kids to create happy and fun-filled memories – but it’s not necessarily like that for everyone. The eerie lights of Jack-o-Lanterns, spooky sounds of haunted houses, itchy costumes, and hard-to-breathe-in plastic masks can be hard […]

A school can be a challenging place for students on the autism spectrum – as it is with many young children. However, classrooms are hard for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in unique ways. Students on the spectrum spend a lot of energy coping with a classroom environment that is distressing for them, makes […]

Sports can be a source of joy, competition, and camaraderie. Participating in sports offers children physical and mental benefits such as skill building, boosting confidence, fostering social interactions, and improving physical fitness. However, kids with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their parents face unique challenges that can be discouraging when participating in team sports. The […]

It is a life-changing moment when a parent learns their child has been diagnosed with autism. Suddenly, everything you thought you knew about your family changes. What do you do now? What’s the right thing to do as a parent? Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how a person communicates and […]