Making Life Easier
What is Autistic burnout?
What is autistic burnout? From the blog of the Autism Awareness Centre, published on 17 Nov 2021, by Maureen Bennie Maybe you’ve heard the term autistic burnout and wondered what it is...
What is Autistic burnout?
What is autistic burnout? From the blog of the Autism Awareness Centre, published on 17 Nov 2021, by Maureen Bennie Maybe you’ve heard the term autistic burnout and wondered what it is...
Anxiety and the Dive Reflex
I learned something interesting during this past holiday while watching the kids play in the pool. We have always known that spending time in the pool relaxes them, especially when...
Anxiety and the Dive Reflex
I learned something interesting during this past holiday while watching the kids play in the pool. We have always known that spending time in the pool relaxes them, especially when...
What are visual supports / schedules and how do...
A visual support refers to using a picture or other visual item to communicate with a child who has difficulty understanding or using language. Visual supports can be photographs, drawings,...
What are visual supports / schedules and how do...
A visual support refers to using a picture or other visual item to communicate with a child who has difficulty understanding or using language. Visual supports can be photographs, drawings,...
The Science Behind Weighted Blankets: Why (and ...
If you or your child has autism, anxiety or a sensory processing disorder, your doctor or occupational therapist may have recommended a weighted blanket as a way to help manage...
The Science Behind Weighted Blankets: Why (and ...
If you or your child has autism, anxiety or a sensory processing disorder, your doctor or occupational therapist may have recommended a weighted blanket as a way to help manage...
Top 10 Things My Child with Autism Needs in his...
I am asked time and time again what items we use for our son with autism to make his life and our lives easier. So, here is a breakdown of...
Top 10 Things My Child with Autism Needs in his...
I am asked time and time again what items we use for our son with autism to make his life and our lives easier. So, here is a breakdown of...
Using Visual Schedules: A Guide for Parents
There is clear research evidence regarding the benefits of using visual schedules with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Most of us do not follow a visual schedule for our...
Using Visual Schedules: A Guide for Parents
There is clear research evidence regarding the benefits of using visual schedules with individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD). Most of us do not follow a visual schedule for our...