The ability to make friends and maintain friendships is one of the most important skills you can have as an adult. Children pick up on this ability through school, family, and interacting with their peers. This is encouraged by adults, as socialization helps…

    Having a solid friend group is linked to happiness and longevity. As an adult, having the ability to make new friends and nourish existing friendships is a big part of our emotional stability. These are skills we learn as children and continue to…

  Sometimes awkward conversations are necessary. They can clear the air and nip misconceptions in the bud. Explaining autism to extended family and friends can feel like a daunting, uncomfortable task, but it’s essential for fostering acceptance, understanding, and support. No two people with autism…

    Being able to clearly communicate what you want is a skill that shouldn’t be overlooked. Even as adults, we sometimes have trouble articulating our needs. This goes twofold for children, who are still figuring things out themselves, and further compounded in those that…

  Some of us are visual learners. For this reason children sometimes respond best to teaching that incorporates an observable demonstration. Kids love their visual supports. In the same vein, flow charts, pictographs, pictograms, and colourful pictures and imagery can help to enhance communication and…

  Screens are not always the best ways to handle your children, but they can come with some advantages. With the right tools, a tablet or computer can become something useful to your child. Apps, games and programs can also augment therapy and development for…

  Sports and games that use one ball are a fantastic way to create a shared focus amongst many children. This ability to keep one’s attention centred on something along with many others is a lifelong skill that every child should hone. It doesn’t always…

  Who doesn’t love a little road trip? Even if it’s just a mini outing to the local nature reserve, it can be fun to pack up for a day’s adventure and hit the trails. Community outings can be an excellent way to foster sensory,…

  You don’t need to break the bank on expensive sensory tools and structures for your child with autism. With a little creativity, ingenuity, and elbow grease there are plenty of ways that you can create a sanctuary of calming and enriching experiences for your…

    There is nothing more beautiful than when a person has an unbridled passion for something. It can be infectious. When a child’s eyes light up over a topic or area of interest, it warms the heart. You want to do whatever you can…