As we enter the month of August, we feel summer start to gradually wind down. The back-to-school season brings a mix of excitement and anxiety for many families. For parents and caregivers of autistic children, the transition back to structured routines and social environments can pose unique challenges. With careful planning and understanding, this time […]

by Ashley Dalgliesh Kids with autism, and frankly any kid, can have bad habits. These are the annoying habits that can be embarrassing, but they happen so often you are immune. For example, picking your nose. For me, I have the gross out factor working for me. My first reaction is “ohhhh yuck!” My kid […]

This morning you woke up with a smile. You helped me get you ready for school by trying to dress yourself, and while it was difficult, you tried. At school, the other kids teased you and called you stupid, but you didn’t care. You looked up at them, smiled and then continued making your popsicle […]

"It's the first public school in the state to offer applied behavioral analysis, or ABA therapy, to kids with Autism."