special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
Educating Jacob: Support and Resources for Autism Families 🎉 Today is a big milestone for me—my 60th birthday! 🎂 As I reflect on my journey, I feel called to share my story and why I started Educating Jacob. Being vulnerable isn’t always easy, but if my experiences can help even one struggling parent, then it’s […]
Mastering Autism Behavior Management 🚨 Parenting a child on the autism spectrum comes with unique challenges, especially when you feel you need a class in Mastering Autism Behavior Management. If you feel like your home is constantly on the edge of chaos, you’re not alone. But here on Autism Island, we believe that every challenge […]
Prevent Autism Meltdowns During Unforeseen Changes So, how to prevent autism meltdowns during unforeseen changes? 📅Mornings like today remind me just how challenging unforeseen changes can be for children with autism—and for us as parents. Just this morning, Jacob, my son who thrives on routine, struggled when his worker couldn’t come because she was sick. […]
Morning Visual Schedule Hacks for Autism Parents Mornings used to be the most chaotic part of our day. 🕗 Then I learned the morning visual schedule hacks for autism parents! The struggle was real. The rush to get everyone dressed, fed, and out the door was a recipe for meltdowns, frustration, and tears—both for Jacob […]
