The bad/good thing about having an autistic child. I said one too many times “toys go away when we’re not playing with them” and he’s made it a hard-and-fast rule…so now, little brother(2) is allowed to have out exactly as many toys as he’s playing with, and big brother...
Flashcard Picture Book for Toddlers - SALT Resources: Kids are awesome! Even when they are very small they are tiny people with their own minds and personalities. (Dylan Moran put it best when he described them as midget drunks) Unfortunately sometimes t
Even though little research has been done, a gluten-free/casein-free (GFCF) diet is an alternative treatment for children with autism. Many parents of autistic children choose the GFCF diet for their children. The diet eliminates all food containing gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) a...
Autistic people often struggle with low self-esteem or low confidence, as they may be told that they are burdens or toddlers who won't shut up because of their autism or associated with unusual or weird "behaviors." Offer him plenty of support and reassurance, especially on his bad days or...
I think part of having a good sense of humor is the ability to take a step back and view one’s own life through a comical filter. The ability to see humor in one’s own faults and missteps is an important part of enjoying life and growing from mistakes. A lot of people, once th...
Autistic people may have delayed childhood milestones, reach them earlier than expected, or reach milestones out of order.[27] Autistic toddlers may be late to speak, engage with other people, or potty-train. Later in childhood, they may show difficulty with learning skills like tying shoes,...