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Swim safety

Swim Safety for Children with Autism: Awareness, Challenges and Strategies

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As summer approaches, families across the country start planning beach days, pool parties, and lake trips. It’s a season filled with sunny days, laughter, and water activities that bring joy to everyone. But behind these treasured moments lies an urgent reality: water-related accidents remain a leading cause of preventable death for children. For families of children with autism, the risks are even more serious, making swim safety an essential priority.

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Autism Rates

Autism Rates: What the Latest CDC Data Tells Us

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In recent years, conversations around autism have grown louder—and for good reason. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), autism rates have reached a new high, with 1 in 31 children in the United States identified with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) by age 8. For many families, this increase raises pressing questions: Why are these numbers climbing? What does this mean for children, parents, and educators? And most importantly, what’s behind this rise?

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Autism and car seats

Autism and Car Seats: Navigating Sensory Needs and Car Safety

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Car rides can sometimes be a peaceful break in the day or a moment of stress for any family. However, for parents of children with autism, the experience is different and even demanding. For many, something as routine as buckling a child into their car seat can become a significant obstacle, filled with emotional stress, sensory overwhelm, and behavioral resistance. The issue of autism and car seats isn’t just about making sure a child is safely secured—it’s about navigating the unique sensory and emotional needs that come with someone having autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

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Sensory Processing Disorder and autism

Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism: Understanding the Connection and Providing Support

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Navigating autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is to understand that many things will correlate with your child’s behavior and development beyond mere autism. For example, many times, ASD overlaps with other conditions like OCD, anxiety, ADHD, and others, including Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). However, knowing how to identify sensory challenges and autism will let you learn strategies to make a significant difference in their development and well-being.

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Autism and friendship

Autism and Friendship: 5 Ways to Navigate Social Connections

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Friendship is a fundamental part of life, shaping our happiness, emotional well-being, and sense of belonging. However, in the case of autism and friendship, building and maintaining friendships can be a complex and sometimes challenging experience. While some may deeply desire meaningful social connections, differences in communication styles, social expectations, sensitivities, and understanding of social norms can create barriers.

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Sibling support in autism

Sibling Support in Autism: How to Foster Understanding and Connection

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Raising a child with autism is a journey with unique experiences, challenges, and deep connections. But autism doesn’t just affect the individual itself; it reshapes the entire family dynamic, especially for siblings. Sibling support in autism plays a critical role in maintaining balance, ensuring all children in the household feel valued, and fostering relationships built on understanding and love.

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PECS for Nonverbal

PECS for Nonverbal Individuals with Autism: Empowering Communication

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For families of nonverbal children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), the challenge of communication can feel overwhelming. How do you help your child express their thoughts, needs, or feelings when words aren’t an option? Thankfully, tools like PECS for Nonverbal individuals offer a way to bridge that gap, providing a means for children to share their voices and connect with the world around them.

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Understanding the Rise in Autism Prevalence: What It Means for Families and Communities

Understanding the Rise in Autism Prevalence: What It Means for Families and Communities

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If it feels like conversations about autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more common now than they were just a decade ago, it’s not your imagination. Over the past few decades, autism has transitioned from being a relatively misunderstood condition to one that is widely discussed in many environments. For many families, receiving an autism diagnosis is no longer an isolating experience but rather an entry point into a growing network of acceptance, advocacy, and support. But alongside this progress comes a striking reality—autism prevalence has been steadily rising.

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Haircuts in Individuals with Autism

Understanding Haircuts in Individuals with Autism: A Guide for Families

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For families raising children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), everyday tasks can sometimes feel like extraordinary challenges. From managing communication difficulties to navigating sensory sensitivities, even routine activities like haircuts in individuals with autism can become overwhelming experiences. What seems like a simple errand to some can present a variety of sensory, emotional, and behavioral hurdles for those on the spectrum—and for the caregivers supporting them.

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Cooking with Children with Autism

Cooking with Children with Autism: A Festive Way to Connect

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The holidays are just around the corner—Thanksgiving feasts, Christmas dinners, New Year’s celebrations, and all the joyful preparations that come with them. For many families, this season is all about cherished traditions, laughter, and togetherness. But did you know that cooking with children with autism can be a meaningful way to connect, teach valuable skills, and make memories that last a lifetime?

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