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Autistic Burnout: What Parents Should Understand and What We Still Don’t Know
Read More…: Autistic Burnout: What Parents Should Understand and What We Still Don’t KnowWhen a child seems drained for weeks and needs more support with familiar parts of the day, parents may hear the phrase autistic burnout. Here is what research can tell us, where evidence about children is thin, and how to respond without overlooking a medical concern.
Autism and Dental Care: Preparing for a Visit Without Ignoring Pain
Read More…: Autism and Dental Care: Preparing for a Visit Without Ignoring PainThe light, sounds, tastes, and touch of a dental visit can be a lot for an autistic child. Preparation matters, but so does noticing pain and finding a dentist who can adjust care without postponing treatment a child needs.
Stimming Isn’t a Problem to Fix
Read More…: Stimming Isn’t a Problem to FixA child’s rocking, hand movements, humming, or pacing may be doing an important job. Start with safety and curiosity before asking an autistic child to stop stimming.
Understanding Social Anxiety and ASD: Embracing Individuality and Sensory Sensitivities
Read More…: Understanding Social Anxiety and ASD: Embracing Individuality and Sensory SensitivitiesUnderstanding Social Anxiety and ASD: Embracing Individuality and Sensory Sensitivities Many children on the autism spectrum face challenges when it comes to participating in social activities like going to a movie, restaurants, parties, or school. These situations often require them to conform to societal “social norms,” but it is important to recognize and appreciate the difficulties they experience and…
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I am Caren – I’ve been wanting to start a blog because I feel the need to share my journey, struggles, and victories with others. When it comes to describing myself, I wear many hats: wife, keeper of my house, corporate world employee, friend, sister, and daughter. But above all, I identify most strongly with being called “Mama.” In this space, I’ll be focusing on the role of motherhood, which has taken me on the wildest roller-coaster ride of my life.