special education + behavior management + reading + schedules
Autism Parenting Emotional Burnout If you’re parenting a child with level 2 or 3 autism, you probably know this feeling all too well: “Did I choose the right therapy?” “Should I have pushed harder… or backed off?” “Am I failing them?” “Will they ever be able to live independently?” “Can I survive this long term?” […]
Autism And Birthday Celebrations If you’ve been following our journey here at Educating Jacob, you know life on Autism Island is full of adventures, surprises, and a little unpredictability — especially when it comes to birthday celebrations. This year’s birthday was… well, different — peaceful, no meltdowns, and Jacob was genuinely happy with everything he […]
Back to School with All Things Autism! (A 2025 Refresher with Practical Tips from the Frontlines of Autism Island) Back-to-school season is here again—and while many families are shopping for supplies and packing lunchboxes, we’re brushing off our visual schedules and updating our routine binders here on Autism Island. 🏝️ I’m Melissa, mom to […]
Summer break should be a time of joy, not chaos. Here’s how one special education teacher transformed her family’s summers—and how you can too. The Summer Struggle Is Real Picture this: It’s the first week of summer break. Your child with autism, who thrived on school routines, is now melting down at every transition. […]
