Special Needs Parenting
Getting a Second Opinion During Long Evaluation Waitlists
Read More…: Getting a Second Opinion During Long Evaluation WaitlistsWhen an evaluation report does not sound like the child you know, another opinion may help. Use the wait to organize records, understand school rights, and choose the next evaluator carefully.
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.
Bullying and Autism: Signs Parents and Schools Should Watch For
Read More…: Bullying and Autism: Signs Parents and Schools Should Watch ForBullying may show up as school refusal, shutdowns, missing belongings, or a change a child cannot yet explain. Here is how families and schools can listen, document, and build a child-specific safety plan.
When It’s Not “Just Autism”: ADHD, Anxiety, and GI Issues
Read More…: When It’s Not “Just Autism”: ADHD, Anxiety, and GI IssuesA practical parent guide to noticing when attention, anxiety, sleep, pain, or gastrointestinal symptoms may need their own evaluation alongside autism.
A Sensory-Friendly Halloween Game Plan for Autistic Kids
Read More…: A Sensory-Friendly Halloween Game Plan for Autistic KidsHalloween can ask a child to tolerate scratchy clothes, bright decorations, unfamiliar doors, and a social script all at once. This sensory-friendly plan uses comfort, practice, communication choices, and a clear way home to make the night feel manageable.
Planning Ahead: What I Learned About ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts for My Son’s Future
Read More…: Planning Ahead: What I Learned About ABLE Accounts and Special Needs Trusts for My Son’s FutureThere’s a question I’ve spent too many nights turning over: what actually happens to my son if my husband and I aren’t here one day. Here’s what I found when I finally sat down and researched ABLE accounts and special needs trusts, plus how to find the right options in your own state.
My Journey with Potty Training – A Two-part Series Potty Training Tips for Kids with ASD. 6 Steps to Success
Read More…: My Journey with Potty Training – A Two-part Series Potty Training Tips for Kids with ASD. 6 Steps to SuccessThe Journey of Potty Training is not easy! Let’s start by acknowledging that you are not alone, and we have all been there. I think that potty training for a neurotypical child is difficult, and for us parents of a child with ASD, it might even seem like an unattainable dream. This was a post/blog I could not write before,…
Nurturing Yourself While Navigating the Complexities of Special Needs Parenting
Read More…: Nurturing Yourself While Navigating the Complexities of Special Needs ParentingParenting a child with special needs is a journey that requires dedication, love, and an immense amount of patience. Yet, it’s common for caregivers to forget their own needs in the process. The mental, emotional, and physical toll can build up, leading to caregiver fatigue that affects both parent and child. This article outlines a holistic self-care plan that helps…
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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.