Autism Help for Parents

Autism Help for Parents

Source: Smarter Parenting Understand the diagnosis, know what to do next and access resources Many parents have questions about the Autism diagnosis and what it means. The following are guidelines to help parents know how the diagnosis is reached and what it means: •...
Stress and the Autism Parent

Stress and the Autism Parent

Source: Interactive Autism Network by Marina Sarris Most parents experience stress, but for those raising children with autism, everyday life often brings Stress with a capital S. They need to keep their child from running away, manage meltdowns, wrangle with teachers...
Parenting a Child with Autism

Parenting a Child with Autism

Source: Psychology Today Discovering that your child has autism can change your life tremendously. Notwithstanding your deep love for your child, parents can experience feelings of grief, anger, fear, and stress. Parents may worry that their vision for the child’s...
7 Practical Tips to Raising a Child with Autism

7 Practical Tips to Raising a Child with Autism

Source: Parent Cue by Dr. Chinwé Williams Finding out our son had autism was a major blow to the idealistic picture we held of what parenting might be like. Parenting, in general, is far from easy, but parenting a child with autism can be particularly demanding. In my...
Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive

Helping Your Child with Autism Thrive

Source: HelpGuide by Melinda Smith, M.A., Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Ted Hutman, Ph.D. There are many things you can do to help a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) overcome their challenges. These parenting tips, treatments, and services can help. A parent’s...
Why Children with Autism Deserve Rules and Discipline

Why Children with Autism Deserve Rules and Discipline

Source: VeryWell Health by Lisa Jo Rudy (Medically reviewed by Huma Sheikh, MD) Most children, at some point in their lives, misbehave. They may hit another child, grab a toy not meant for them, or demand when they should ask nicely. Most parents and teachers respond...