Meal time can be a challenging time for kids with autism, here are a few challenges and solutions we've encountered:

Every Chicagoland parent knows that keeping kids occupied in cold-weather months can be a challenge.And if your child has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), you...

There are so many misconceptions about kids with autism. And as parents of a child with autism, my husband and I have heard many firsthand. Here are five of ...

Every parent has been there: you try to get your child to pay attention, try a new skill or develop a new behavior, and they just won’t listen. For kids with...

If you have a child with autism, or have even heard someone talk about autism, chances are you’ve heard others say people with Autism Spectrum Disorder do no...

Kids with autism and other challenges sometimes experience “sensory overload” at public events, performances, museums and other large gatherings. But thankfu...

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy is now the most well-researched and most validated treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder, endorsed by hundreds of me...

In Part 1 of this post, we talked about why children tantrum and how to develop some basic skills. Now, we’ll look at specific situations and the strategies ...

Kids are wonderfully bright and capable of achieving new skills every day. As parents, we marvel at how they persist in acquiring new words, learn to read, a...