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    How I made it through the holidays without chaos and anxiety on autism island.

    • January 18, 2024
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    • by Melissa
    Surviving the Holidays on Autism Island: A Humorous Guide for Parents

    Surviving the Holidays on Autism Island will require a plan my friend. The holidays, a time of joy, laughter, and… chaos? If you’re a parent navigating the festive season with a child on the autism spectrum, you probably know that the holiday script often comes with some unexpected twists. But fear not, fellow parents! I’m […]

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    How Simple Planning Ahead Can Save the Day When Working with Someone Who Has Autism!

    • January 10, 2024
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    • by Melissa
    Lets Plan Ahead when using schedules for Autism!

    As a mom and teacher of children with special needs, one thing I’ve learned is this: Simple planning ahead can save the day with Autism. When it comes to individuals with autism, you need to have a plan, or they will surely have a plan for you. Simple planning ahead can save the day with […]

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    Our New Years Challenge, the schedule we will use for our new habits!

    • January 7, 2024
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    New Years habit for 2024

    Hey there fellow parents and teachers! 🚀 So, it’s that time of year again when we dust off our resolutions and set out to conquer schedules for super habits. 🎉 But let’s be real, folks, making New Year’s resolutions can sometimes feel like trying to organize a super-villain convention: chaotic, overwhelming, and filled with unexpected […]

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    3 New Year’s resolutions for the family? Lol, they have to do with autism and schedules!

    • December 29, 2023
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    2024 Happy New Year!

    Let’s update those schedules: You know it’s time to update those schedules when your calendar looks like a map of a complex labyrinth with more twists and turns than an episode of your favorite mystery series. Trouble changing the schedules? https://raisingchildren.net.au/autism/behaviour/understanding-behaviour/changing-routines-asd Reflecting on the past year, let’s take a moment to acknowledge what worked well and […]

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Empowering autism parents with tips, tools, and CALM frameworks to create a peaceful life. 💙 DM for the link to Autism Thrive Tribe! #AutismParenting

Growing older while caring for a child with autism Growing older while caring for a child with autism brings a different kind of exhaustion. In this post, I’m sharing the hard reality of caregiving through sickness, long days, pain, and the emotional weight that many autism parents carry quietly. If you are tired, overwhelmed, and trying to hold your home together, you are not alone. This post speaks to the real life of autism parenting and why calm systems, visual schedules, and grace matter so much. #AutismParenting #AutismMom #CaregiverLife #SpecialNeedsParenting #VisualSchedules
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