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Recent articles

What I know now: A mother’s introduction to profound autism

Practical Tools & Strategies

How to make Fourth of July autism-friendly (and actually enjoyable)

School and IEPs

School refusal and autism: Understanding and supporting your child

Online therapy for young autistic children: One family’s story

Practical Tools & Strategies

Practical self-care for parents of neurodivergent kids

Understanding Autism

Navigating autism in the teen years: Expectations, strategies, and support

Understanding Autism

What is PDA and how does it relate to autism?

Embracing Neurodiversity

A nervous-system informed approach to helping your child feel safe

When a child leaves a safe space: understanding and supporting wandering in autism

Embracing Neurodiversity

Helping autistic kids learn to self-advocate: Why it matters and how you can support it

Understanding Autism

Why online socializing works so well for autistic kids and teens — and how to keep it safe

Understanding Autism

Basic sign language for autism: a parent-friendly guide

School and IEPs

7 questions to ask during an IEP meeting

Looking for sensory-friendly things to do in New Jersey? We’ve got you.

School and IEPs

Understanding your rights in the IEP process: a parent’s guide to advocacy and empowerment

Practical Tools & Strategies

The power of co-regulation: supporting your child through dysregulation

Embracing Neurodiversity

Understanding autism: reframing common misconceptions

Understanding Autism

Understanding social anxiety vs. autism: what parents need to know

Embracing Neurodiversity

Why self-worth matters for autistic children and teens

Early Signs of Autism

Speech delay vs. autism: what parents need to know

Why social skills training often fails autistic individuals

Finding an alternative to ABA therapy: a parent’s story

Understanding stimming in autism spectrum disorder: a parent’s guide to acceptance and support

What is a comprehensive autism evaluation? A complete guide for parents

Practical Tools & Strategies

Potty training autistic children: a neurodiversity-affirming guide to toilet training

Setting expectations for my autistic son in a neurotypical world

The importance of sleep for autistic children: a guide to better rest

Understanding Autism

Essential terms to know for parents of newly diagnosed autistic children

Early Signs of Autism

Eye contact and autism in toddlers: what parents need to know

Understanding Autism

Ten myths about autistic kids that need to be debunked

Why do autistic children have meltdowns?

What happens after my child’s autism diagnosis?

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