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Video: A new way to say ‘I love you’ to our sonVideo (Responsive)."]}   Back-to-school season is filled with change and excitement. Whether your child is starting at a new … love will be felt by all his new friends and teachers at his school. Now he has a way to feel how we love him so hard! … Video: A new way to say ‘I love you’ to our son …
Video: How to cope with disrupted family routines during COVID-19 Video (Responsive)."]}   School closures are now widespread as part of the U.S. response to the COVID-19 pandemic. While … a long-term plan for implementing techniques or working toward goals at home. They may be able to offer a web-based video training session, and recurring visits to check in if you need them.   Once your school day routine is in place, …
CST information for parents and caregivers… in a virtual, interactive, self-paced learning environment. On the eCST platform, you can access pre-recorded courses, videos, quizzes, journal prompts and other digital materials to learn CST techniques right at home. Sign up now . Download …
Support for Military Families… www.autism.com Autism Speaks in early 2012 invited members of the military and their spouses to tell their stories on video to help federal policymakers, the autism community and the public to better understand the unique challenges they face raising children with autism. Several videos on this page were aired during the January 31, 2012 Congressional briefing for military families. Do you know of any …
A letter I would have written for my parents when I was nonverbal… anytime I hear thunder, and I don’t like to be touched because of my sensory issues. Even now, as we make all the adorable videos of me dressed up as one of the best looking toddlers of all time, I know things aren’t easy, and we don’t know what …
The joys and challenges of being a father with autismVideo (Responsive)."]}   When you found out that you were going to be a dad, what thoughts ran through your mind? Initially, … there hardly are any. So, I just googled about life on the spectrum from the views of others. I read studies and watched videos to try to better understand autism and then I took an approach to really look at the way autism affects me. This …
Navigating today’s new reality: Tips for autistic people and families to address challenges with COVID measures… loved ones on the spectrum more comfortable with masks starting at home. It may take time, so keep trying. Check out our videos for caregivers  and for autistic adults  for more support If you or your loved one on the spectrum are unable to wear …
Tips for creating an autism-friendly Thanksgiving… bag of your child’s preferred activities and sensory items wherever you go. If your child has a special interest, like videos or games, bringing those can help them stay happy and occupied. The second thing to consider is that some autistic …
Learning to love myself… skills for neurodiverse individuals. Diagnosed later in life as autistic, he writes blogs and articles, records coaching videos and podcasts, and presents at conferences and support groups, sharing stories and thoughts as to how one can achieve …
3 things that have made me a better autism parent… such a great resource. Twenty-four hours later a laptop was sent home in his backpack, and he was able to watch sensory videos that night which lulled him to sleep...and all because I simply bothered to ask! It has taken a good bit of time, …