special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
Prevent Autism Meltdowns During Unforeseen Changes So, how to prevent autism meltdowns during unforeseen changes? š Mornings like today remind me just how challenging unforeseen changes can be for children with autismāand for us as parents. Just this morning, Jacob, my son who thrives on routine, struggled when his worker couldnāt come because she was sick. […]
Morning Visual Schedule Hacks for Autism Parents Mornings used to be the most chaotic part of our day. š 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 tearsāboth for Jacob […]
Visual Schedule Hacks for Autism Parents Welcome to 2025, friends! š This year, Iām kicking things off with visual schedule hacks for autism parents 2025, because creating calm and structure at home has never been more important. At Educating Jacob, I always lean on my CALM framework to guide autism parents in building routines that […]
Tired and Frustrated Mom! Picture this: It’s a sunny afternoon, and I’m gearing up for what most people would consider a mundane taskācutting Jacob’s hair. But let me assure you, when it comes to Jacob, even the simplest tasks have the potential to rival a Hollywood blockbuster. As I approach him with the scissors […]
