• Beyond the Chaos: Scheduling 101 Class for Special Needs Children

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    Special Needs Scheduling Strategies: 🎢 Hold on Tight: The Rollercoaster Begins 🎢 My son Jacob, bless his heart, decides it’s time for an emotional rollercoaster ride, and I’m just here, trying not to fall off the emotional ride myself! 🚀 Our home, thanks to Jacob’s autism, sometimes resembles a tornado zone. Remember that joke about […]

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  • Teaching Chores: Building Life Skills with Patience and Support for Autism

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    Building Life Skills with Patience 🎉 This post is about support and resources for autism families. As parents, we want to raise responsible and independent children who can care for themselves and contribute to their households. This goal applies to all children, including those with autism or learning disabilities. Teaching chores isn’t just about helping […]

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  • Mastering Autism Behavior Management: 3 Strategies for Success

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    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 […]

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