Summer is here so we’ve put together a list of tips for families and carers of children and young people with autism to get the most out of the holidays.

Sensory play is an integral part of being a toddler. But it’s also an integral part of being a sensory kid. While many people look at toddler play as just playing,

“We hear so much about autism risk factors during pregnancy and delivery. But our kids aren’t born with autism, they develop it later. I don’t get it.” Today’s “Got Questions?”

Play skills are closely connected to all other developmental skills. Learning how to play means learning how to communicate, how to move, how to think. To encourage the growth of play

Are you a pen-clicker? A hair-twirler? A knee-bouncer? Did you ever get in trouble for fidgeting in class? Don’t hang your head in shame. All that movement may be helping

Summer break is full of adventure and fun activities. However, it is important to continue practicing reading and writing skills so that your child with autism does not lose the

I know from the moment she gets up today, it’s going to be a dark day. Even though we had a great day yesterday — we visited with friends and

What are Coping Skills and Strategies Coping strategies and skills are the reactions and behaviors one adopts to deal with difficult situations. Coping strategies come in many forms. Some are

It’s one thing deciding to tell strangers your child has autism or some other “invisible” disability, but when is the right time to tell your child? One school of thinking strongly

ADHD children often struggle with sensory processing disorder or hypersensitivity, making school stressful. Make their after-school time calmer with these sensory strategies. Do you breathe a sigh of relief when