For most moms, Mother’s Day is a particularly special day of the year when it’s all about them. Flowers, breakfasts in bed, and homemade cards are often the expected norm. For many moms, it’s literally the only day of the year that they get full-on permission to take a break with no guilt. Why is this? Mother’s Day Memories My own mom, who raised ... Continue Reading

The holiday season is chaotic for any family, but for families living with and caring for children on the autism spectrum, it’s a new level of super-charged chaos. Here are a few tips we’ve gathered over the years, both from experience and from other parents.   Limit lights. Your child has sensory issues. Blinking lights are a bad idea. ... Continue Reading

By, Kelly DeSousa, MS, ATR Studies have shown that certain types of mindfulness techniques can foster self-regulation for children on the spectrum. Mindfulness does not mean quiet meditation without any thoughts or interruption. Mindfulness just means focusing physical and mental awareness to the present moment. It is increasing awareness of the ... Continue Reading