special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
My Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism The doctor’s words landed like a stone in still water. “Autism spectrum disorder.” I was a pharmacy technician working in a hospital inpatient pharmacy. I counted pills. I filled orders. I knew medications. I knew nothing — absolutely nothing — about autism. I had spent months searching […]
Long Days of Caring for a Child with Autism I looked in the mirror and didn’t like what I saw. Not the tired eyes — I’ve lived with those for years. Not the lines that weren’t there a decade ago. What stopped me cold was the corner of my eye, red in a way that […]
In the world of autism, hyperactivity in toddlers poses unique challenges that require a deeper understanding. Hyperactivity is a common behavior observed in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and can significantly impact their daily lives. From incessant fidgeting to perpetual restlessness, these children are constantly on the move, making it difficult for them to […]
If you’ve ever watched your autistic child melt down during an Easter egg hunt — the noise, the chaos, the pressure to perform — you already know that holidays don’t come with an autism-friendly instruction manual. You’re not alone. And you’re not doing it wrong. When Jacob was younger, Easter looked a lot less like […]
