Did you know that drowning is the leading cause of death for autistic children? Today we will chat about the importance of water safety for autistic individuals and share our experience with special needs swimming lessons with our girls. Join our private Embracing Autism Community and support our charitable programs Read more…
Join us as we talk about interoception and how the mind-body signals get disrupted in autistics. We chat about how this disconnect can result in bathroom accidents, fecal smearing, as well as poor awareness of sickness, hunger, thirst, emotional states, and beyond. This episode is sponsored by Kawaii Slime Company. Read more…
We cover how to work with your child to establish levels of independence, regardless of where they fall on the spectrum. This episode is sponsored by BehavioralFoundation.org
Considering Occupational Therapy (OT)? Learn more about what you can expect in OT and some common reasons your child may be referred. We discuss examples of activities your child may work on during sessions to include heavy work, feeding therapy, and sensory regulation while sharing our personal insights and experiences Read more…
In this episode, we discuss the various therapies your child may be referred to after receiving an Autism diagnosis and give tips on how to manage your schedule as well as what to do if your child appears to hate therapy.
