“We are people of color, we’re Black, that’s part of our culture…the experience as a Black caregiver, it’s very, very...
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Culturally Responsive Care for Latinx Families
For Latinx families in the United States, healthcare services are not always easy to navigate for reasons beyond mere language...
Interest in nutrition and fitness for people with autism has never been higher. Families, educators, and support professionals overwhelmingly agree...
Understanding Healthy Relationships
Relationships can be confusing—even when you want them, value them, and try hard to do them “right.” You might leave...
Talking with Family About Your Child’s Autism Diagnosis
When your child receives an autism diagnosis, the world shifts, quietly, and then all at once. The air in the house feels...
The Power of Telling Your Story
Her words are always with me. “You can’t talk to me! You don’t know what it’s like to have to fight for your child’s life every...
Building Healthy Habits in Adulthood
The alarm goes off late. You rush through the morning, skipping breakfast and brushing your teeth with the last squeeze of toothpaste....
How Mental Health Providers Can Help Aging Autistic Adults
A huge industry exists to address the needs, activities, and preferences of older adults (65+) and those approaching older age...
Create an Inclusive School Environment
For many children, the start of a new school year is filled with excitement—fresh notebooks, new classmates, and the excitement...
Build College Readiness and Independence
When families think about college preparation, it’s easy to focus on grades, test scores, and applications. But for autistic students,...
Adapting Learning Experiences for Students with Profound Autism
Imagine arriving at work and being told where to sit, what to do, and how to do it—without being asked...
Teach Your Children Safety Skills to Mitigate Risks
All parents worry about their children’s safety, especially when the family is out of the house for any reason, from...
