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Empowering Your Nonverbal Child: An Identity-First Guide for Autism Parents

Reading Time: 3 minutesSeeing Your Child Before Anything Else As a parenting advocate and author, I’ve learned that communication extends beyond words. Speech is just one of many forms of expression. For parents of nonverbal or low-verbal autistic children, it’s crucial to embrace strategies that enable communication in other ways. A core approach […]

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Parenting an Autistic Child: How to Cope With Burnout and Build Resilience

Reading Time: 4 minutesDear Tired and Wonderful Parent, Parenting a child with autism is an extraordinary journey, full of joys and unique challenges. However, it can also be emotionally and physically draining, making parental burnout a common concern. In this guide, we’ll explore strategies to care for yourself, avoid burnout, and build resilience—not

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Autism Parenting Burnout: Signs You’re Headed for an Emotional Crisis

Reading Time: 3 minutesParenting an autistic child is a rewarding journey filled with unique challenges. However, the constant demands can lead to parenting burnout if self-care is neglected. Recognizing the signs early can make all the difference in protecting your emotional and physical health. This post explores autism parenting burnout, its symptoms, and steps you can

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Understanding and Overcoming Sleep Disturbances in Autistic Children: Ausome Strategies for Better Sleep

Reading Time: 6 minutesHello, night-time journeyers! If you’re navigating the choppy seas of bedtime with your little one, you’ve got company. Like my son Idan, who between the ages of 1.5 and 3 would toss and turn like he was stirring the stars, many children on the spectrum experience sleep disturbances. Let’s chat

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Strengthening Family Bonds and Promoting Autism Acceptance: Transforming Rejection Into Support

Reading Time: 7 minutesFamily bonds are meant to provide love and support. However, when rejection creeps into these bonds—especially for autistic children—it can cause lasting harm. In this article, we explore how family rejection affects autistic children and offer actionable steps to reinforce family bonds while promoting autism acceptance. By understanding and addressing

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How to Choose the Right Autism Therapist for Your Autistic Child

Reading Time: 9 minutesThere’s no decision more important than choosing the right therapist for your autistic child’s developmental journey. When navigating the complex world of autism therapy, you need to be vigilant about distinguishing between beneficial and potentially harmful approaches. Your child deserves a therapist who understands that autism isn’t something to be

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