Five Tips for Going Out to Eat with Your Child with Autism
Going out to eat can be challenging with kids, especially for families with children on the autism spectrum. If you have interest in tackling the restaurant scene as a family, it’s best to take some time to plan ahead in an attempt to make the outing as successful and enjoyable as possible for all family […]
Tips for Successful Holiday Travel with Your Young Child with Autism
Travel is an essential part of the holiday season for many families. Visiting loved ones, whether by train, plane or automobile can create worry, fear and stress for children on the autism spectrum. By implementing a few tools and strategies, holiday travel can become more manageable and enjoyable for everyone involved. Set a realistic schedule […]
Five Parenting Tips for Supporting Children with Autism in Everyday Situations
Navigating the world of parenting a child with autism comes with its own set of joys and challenges. As you embark on this path, you’ll discover that your child, like any other, has their distinct strengths, needs, and individuality. To help them flourish, you’ll find that setting up an autism-friendly and supportive environment is crucial.Here […]
Creating an Autism Inclusive Classroom in Early Childhood Education
In early childhood education, educators, caregivers, and professionals play a crucial role in creating classrooms that celebrate uniqueness and support individuality. An autism-inclusive environment can have a profound impact on the developmental journey of students on the autism spectrum. These tips can also have benefits for the whole classroom by helping limit distractions and fostering […]
Free to Be Who You Are: Autism Treatment Through a Neurodiversity Lens
The goal of autism treatment and intervention is to support the unique needs and strengths of each individual, while also promoting acceptance and understanding in society. The goals are to enhance one’s quality of life and meaningful participation in society, in whatever form that takes. Autism treatment from a neurodiversity lens focuses on understanding and […]
Empowering Families: Support for Parents and Siblings New to Autism
Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental condition. Although autism can be reliably diagnosed as early as 18 months of age, many families struggle with accessing early evaluation services which can delay access to treatment services for their children. The process of accessing and receiving an autism diagnosis can be stressful. Families may question whether they are seeking the correct […]
4 Travel Tips for Supporting a Child with Special Needs
North Shore Center Blog, Madison Center Blog The holidays are a time when schedules and routines are interrupted. This can be difficult on anyone, but the change in routine can be especially hard for kids who are on the autism spectrum. On top of school break, therapy schedules are often also changed, and many new experiences […]
5 Tips for Surviving the Holiday Season
North Shore Center Blog, Madison Center Blog Happy Holidays…What does that mean to the average person? Family gatherings Fun traditions Shopping Eating Snow No school Family photos Holiday parties Happy Holidays…What does that mean to a family with members with special needs? ADDED STRESS! Family gatherings: Can we go? Fun traditions: Will my other children be […]
Tips for Supporting Your Child with Autism During Halloween
North Shore Center Blog, Madison Center Blog Halloween is a holiday full of fun and spooky surprises, but those surprises can be genuinely scary for many children with autism spectrum disorders and related disabilities. There can be crowds, masks, and a big shake up to the daily routine. However, with some planning and outside resources, Halloween is back […]
Why Does My Child Do That? The 4 Functions of Behavior
North Shore Center Blog, Madison Center Blog You might catch yourself asking “why is my child doing this?” when he or she begins displaying a new behavior. While it seems like it could be a ton of different things, there are really only four (yes, four!) main possibilities as to why they are displaying this behavior: […]
