Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of homeschooling an autistic child. We’ll cover the benefits of personalized learning, socialization challenges, and tips for creating routines and incorporating therapies to help you decide if homeschooling is right for your family. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
On Sept. 4th a gunman who shall not be named entered Apalachee High School and ended the lives of 4 people in our community, two 14 year old students and 2 teachers. One of the two students, whose name was Mason, was autistic. Today we will discuss the incident that Read more…
Join us as we share our children’s experience with Play Therapy and how these approaches are helping our girls manage anxiety, particularly around performance and fear of failure. We also discuss how Autplay, an autism-tailored play therapy, is teaching them new skills to help express emotions and build confidence. Support Read more…
Today we explore how to help your autistic child use their natural honesty more tactfully, turning their bluntness into a strength without causing social conflict. We discuss practical strategies to help your child express themselves while considering others’ feelings. Tune in for tips on nurturing their honesty while fostering empathy Read more…
Tune in as we tackle the topic of autistic vulnerability, focusing on the challenges of social communication and how they can lead to bullying, harassment, social isolation, and even job loss. We’ll discuss practical strategies for parents to support their children and safeguard their well-being. Support our mission, Become A Read more…
As the new school year approaches, we’ll share advice and practical strategies to help parents prepare their autistic children for a successful return to school. By fostering a supportive environment and implementing effective preparation techniques, you can make the transition smoother for your child. Support our mission, Become a Member: Read more…
An inability to judge social situations often accompanies autism. Unfortunately, this can result in our children making poor choices when it comes to strangers. Today we dive into the topic of Stranger Danger, how we have seen it manifest in our children, and some ideas on tackling it. Support our Read more…
You’ve heard it said before, Autism is a superpower! But is it really? Today we’ll chat about the well-meaning but potentially harmful notion of Autism being viewed as a superpower and why this opinion may vary among autistic individuals. Support our mission, become a member today: patreon.com/autismwish
Does it feel sometimes like everything is going wrong and at the worst possible moment? Today we discuss how parenting an autistic child can lower your mental and emotional threshold for dealing with hard times, what this looks like in our family, and how we continue learning healthier ways to Read more…
It’s that time again when our kids are graduating, extracurriculars are wrapping up, and it seems as though everything is reminding you of what progress (or lack thereof) your child has made over the past year. Today we discuss the highs and lows of end-of-school-year celebrations, how grief can often Read more…
