When my daughter was diagnosed with Autism I remember thinking How will we survive an Autism diagnosis? Eight years later I can tell you that we definitely have survived and it wasn’t the end of the world. An Autism diagnosis just means entering a new world; the world as seen through your child’s eyes. Wherever your family is on your Autism journey I hope you find something in our Autism Archives that can help you.
This is a sponsored post for UnitedHealthcare. All opinions expressed are my own If your child has been diagnosed with autism, it’s a great time to start looking at autism therapies. If you’re stuck, I’ve got a great list for you. After my daughter was diagnosed with Autism, it was hard for us. It was … Read more
Sensory swings provide many benefits for kids, and they are a lot of fun. We have used sensory swings for years in our home and they have been a fantastic resource for my children. When we first started using sensory swings I was a bit weary of installing one in our home because the information … Read more
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Jockey. All opinions are 100% mine. As the mother of a child with special needs, the way that the Jockey #ShowEm campaign celebrates values like family, courage, and perseverance truly resonates with me. Our family’s journey hasn’t been easy, but we keep fighting on … Read more
It goes without saying that Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is somewhat of a mystery. A child’s response to autism is as unique as the child — making treatment a challenge. Although the research is still out on why ASD exists, physicians and health care specialists offer many treatments to improve symptoms. Some children aren’t responsive … Read more
Excerpted with permission from The Out-of- Sync Child Grows Up: Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder in the Adolescent and Young Adult Years by Carol Stock Kranowitz, M.A. © 2016 by Out-of- Sync Child, Inc. TarcherPerigee, an imprint of Penguin Random House. Adolescents and young adults with SPD frequently feel uncomfortable or get “stuck” in sensory … Read more