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    5 ways to regain my calm when my special needs child is dancing on my last nerve!

    • June 11, 2025
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    • by Melissa
    #SmallActsOfCalm #SpecialLove

    Regain Your Calm With Your Special Needs Child  Parenting can sometimes feel like a never-ending circus—juggling tasks, managing emotions, and keeping everything from crashing down. Throw in raising a special needs child, and it’s like adding a high-wire act to the mix. Trust me, I’ve been there. But instead of letting the chaos consume you, […]

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    Summer Structure = School Success: Why Kids with Autism Need Predictable Routines Now!

    • June 4, 2025
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    • by Melissa
    Summer Structure School Success📚✨ @educatingjacob

    Summer Structure = School Success📚✨ Picture this: It’s the first day of school in September. While other parents are dealing with typical back-to-school jitters, you’re watching your child walk confidently into their classroom, knowing exactly what to expect from their day. They’ve already mastered the art of following schedules, taking on age-appropriate responsibilities, and moving […]

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    Give Your Child with Autism a Visual Schedule, Create CALM Days! 📅✨

    • May 28, 2025
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    But here's what I learned: predictability creates clarity and peace.📅

    Picture this: It’s Tuesday morning, and you’re already dreading the meltdown that’s coming. Your child doesn’t know what’s happening next, you’re scrambling to explain, and everyone ends up frustrated. Sound familiar? I’ve been there. More times than I care to count. When Jacob was younger, our mornings felt like chaos. He’d have a complete meltdown […]

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    Why Most Visual Schedules Fail (And How to Fix Yours)

    • May 21, 2025
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    Visual schedules aren’t just tools — they’re lifelines. Discover the 3 common mistakes I made (and how we fixed them!) 💪 #ParentingAutism #AutismSupport

    Are you drowning in unpredictability, meltdowns, and constant chaos that seems to come with parenting a child with autism? I see you. I was you. https://autismadhdconnection.com/5-tips-for-explaining-an-autism-diagnosis-to-others/ When Jacob was younger, I felt like I was failing. I lost confidence in my parenting and had no clue how to make our days work without everything spiraling into […]

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