Autism
Providing parents with the resources they need to understand and nurture their child with autism. With the proper information and support, every child can succeed.

Autism
Managing Repetitive or Stereotyped Behavior in Autism
Struggling with repetitive behaviors in your child with autism? Learn how to understand and manage these behaviors.

Autism, Behavior
How to Discipline a Child With Autism
Disciplining a child with autism involves using consistent, gentle discipline techniques and understanding your child’s specific needs and behaviors.

Autism, Development
What Is Fluid Reasoning and Why Is It Important?
If a child struggles to learn new ways to do things, it may be a problem with fluid reasoning. Learn about fluid reasoning, its importance, and ways to improve it.

Autism, Behavior, Visual Impairment
Managing Difficult Behaviors in Children Who Are Blind and Autistic
Parents of children who are blind and autistic often face unique challenges when it comes to managing behavioral issues. Many traditional behavioral management techniques rely on visual supports, which can...

Autism
Understanding Visual Stimming in Children with Autism
Children with autism may employ visual stimming to self-soothe. Find out more about visual stimming and ways to manage this often challenging behavior.

Autism, Special Needs
Global Developmental Delay vs Autism: What’s the Difference?
Children with global developmental delay reach developmental milestones later, while those with autism spectrum disorder often exhibit behavior and social challenges.

Autism, Potty Training
Autism and Potty Training: A Parent’s Guide
Potty training an autistic child comes with certain challenges. We break down toilet training for kids with autism to guide parents.

Autism
Managing Repetitive Behavior in Children With Autism
Managing repetitive behavior in children with autism is possible, and it's an essential step in avoiding self-harm and improving social skills.

Autism, Special Needs
The Four Major Types of Developmental Delays Explained
The four major types of developmental delay are cognitive, motor, speech and language, and social and emotional.

Autism, Special Needs
Tics vs Stimming vs Compulsions: What’s the Difference?
Learn all about tics vs stimming and compulsions and the differences between each. We give you the facts on how to deal with these disorders.

Autism, Special Needs
Understanding Global Developmental Delay in Children
Global developmental delay (GDD) is diagnosed in children under 5 with significant delays in two or more domains. Learn the signs and best ways to help.

Autism, Development, Special Needs
Understanding Cognitive Developmental Delay in Children
Cognitive developmental delays occur when a child’s thinking and reasoning are significantly below the expected average. Learn the signs and best ways to help.

Autism, Behavior
How to Deal With Sensory Overload in Children
You can help your child manage their symptoms and even prevent future meltdowns by learning how to deal with sensory overload.

Autism, Product Reviews
13 Best Noise Canceling Headphones for Autism of 2023
Here are our 13 best noise canceling headphones for autism to help your child cope with loud noises, sound sensitivity, and sensory overload.

Autism, Toys
The 10 Best Sensory Toys for Autism of 2023
There are many sensory toys for children with special needs that will help develop their sensory systems as well as being fun. Here are a few of the best!

Autism, Special Needs
How to Help Special Needs Kids Cope with Social Anxiety
Searching for coping tools for social anxiety in children? You can use several effective strategies to help your special needs child cope with anxiety. Let us help!

Autism, Behavior
Sensory Meltdown Survival Guide for Parents
There are many remedies to handle your child’s sensory meltdown. They vary based on the environment and the type of sensitivities your child experiences.

Autism, Health & Nutrition
Getting My Special Needs Son the COVID Vaccine: One Mom’s Mission
While others debate the pros and cons of the COVID-19 vaccine, some desperate special needs families hopelessly search for resources to get their kids vaccinated.

Autism, Behavior
6 Strategies for Addressing Self-Injurious Behaviors
Self injurious behaviors are, unfortunately, not unusual for kids with special needs. These behaviors could be anything from biting, hitting or even banging their head on the walls or furniture....

Autism, Behavior, Visual Impairment
Is My Blind Child Autistic? One Parent’s Experience
Mary discusses trying to determine if her daughter's behaviors were related to her visual impairment or a symptom of autism.

Autism, Behavior
Raising A Sensory Smart Child
For children who struggle to process everyday sensations and exhibit unusual behaviors such as avoiding or seeking out touch, movement, sounds, and sights.

Autism, Behavior, Sleep
SafeSpaces: Safe Rooms and Safe Beds for Kids with Special Needs
SafeSpaces custom makes living and sleeping spaces for children with special needs, such as autism or other issues. These spaces can be beds or entire rooms that are safe and...

Autism, Schools for the Blind
Anova Education and Behavior Services
Anova is a Northern California non-profit K-12 school and treatment center specializing in children with autism and related social, emotional, and behavioral needs.

Autism, Behavior, Sleep
3 Tips for Choosing Pajamas for Kids with Sensory Processing Disorders
Is night time a nightmare? Here are 3 tips for choosing the best pajamas for kids with autism or sensory processing disorders (SPD).