As I write this, my seven-year-old autistic son sits next to me at a little table. He’s watching a YouTube video tutorial on his iPad while he follows along on a Roblox game on my old laptop. We just finished a family game of baseball so both of us are having some downtime. Since todayContinue reading How My Autistic Son Nailed 2022
Barclay has been watching YouTubers for years, so when he asked me to help him record his first video, I was happy to help. While we have lots to learn about quality, I’m confident we will get here in time. Barclay wants all children with autism to know they can do ANYTHING!
Every family has its own set of challenges, particularly for families impacted by exceptional needs. But experiencing joy shouldn’t be one of them. Continue reading Unlocking the Joy Within Your Exceptional Needs Family
Vacationing with an autistic child can be incredibly challenging, but focusing on what happens before, during, and after your vacation can ensure everyone has a good time. The following tips will help!
Moving to a new home can be stressful. Find out how you can make things easier for your autistic child by following these five tips by guest post author, Tilda Moore.Continue reading Five Tips For Moving With Your Child on the Autism Spectrum Guest Post by Tilda Moore
“Neurodivergent” is a relatively new term to describe people with any form of neurobiological variation. It’s a more accurate term for those who don’t fit the typical mold. But awareness isn’t enough – we need action.Continue reading Neurodiversity: Awareness Isn’t Enough
In this guest post from Better Speech, the writers discuss the difference between autism presenting at birth versus a regression later in toddlerhood.Continue reading Regressive Autism – Understanding the Causes and How to Help Your Child by Better Speech
Marlee never imagined her Facebook post would go viral. Now she’s spreading autism awareness. It all started with one simple question, “Why?”Continue reading One Question Gives Mom of Autistic Son Platform to Spread Awareness
In this episode, I speak with interior designer, Wendy Valente, of Live Well Designs and Designing Interiors for Autism.Continue reading Pod 32: Designing Interiors for Autism
If you have a child with special needs and they attend school, daycare, therapy, or spend time with a sitter, considering sending an “About Me” brochure.Continue reading How to Create an “About Me” Brochure
In this episode, I share my research on whether using functioning labels to describe a person’s autism is helpful, harmful or even necessary.Continue reading Podcast 21: Autism and Functioning Labels
In this episode, Amy shares her guest appearance on Bethany Clemenson’s Dialed IN! Podcast.Continue reading Podcast 20: Guest Appearance on Dialed IN! Podcast “Big Life” Series with Bethany Clemenson
Learn how to use visual schedules and the benefits it can bring for children with autism.Continue reading Using Visual Schedules For Children With Autism
Amy was recently a featured guest for the Big Life Series on the Dialed IN! podcast which is hosted by Bethany Clemenson.Continue reading Dialed IN! Podcast “Big Life” Series Episode #35 Featuring Amy Nielsen with Betheny Clemenson
Find out how to build your autistic child’s strengths and overcome his or her challenges.Continue reading Podcast 15: Your Autistic Child’s Strengths
You know that feeling when your routine gets disrupted? Usually it’s not a good one. That is also the case for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). When there are changes to their routines, these kids can become very rigid and non-flexible in dealing with them. But don’t worry; we’ve got some strategies right here so you won’t have to go through this alone!Continue reading Podcast 12: Autism and Rigid Routines
For an autistic child, a haircut can be like walking through fire. But the right hairstylist will make all the difference in the world!Continue reading A Letter of Thanks to My Son’s Hairstylist
As an autism parent, I know that one of the most frustrating things about parenting an autistic child is getting them to follow directions. Today, we’ll be discussing three behavior strategies you can use to get your kids with autism to follow instructions. Let’s dive in!Continue reading Podcast 10: 3 Tips for Increasing Compliance in Children with ADHD and ASD
Do you feel like you’re in a maze when trying to find resources for your child’s developmental disabilities? Don’t worry, we’ve got the 8 steps that will help guide you out of it.Continue reading Pod 08: HOw to Find Resources for Your Exceptional Needs child
Until you really NEED your insurance, it’s just kind of there. For the last several years of my adult life my insurance was just kind of simmering on the back burner. I neither loathed it or appreciated it very much. Now, as a mother of a child with autism, I do both.Continue reading To My New Insurance Company From a Mother of a Son with Autism
Amy share some practical tips in how to have a successful and stress-free birthday party for a child with autism.Continue reading How to Have a Successful Birthday Party for Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Amy shares her attempt at trying to explain what autism is like from her son’s perspective.Continue reading My Autism Story
In this episode, Amy shares strategies and approaches she has learned from parenting a child with ADHD and Autism that would greatly benefit parents of neurotypical children.Continue reading Podcast 05: I Wish I Knew Then
In this episode, I dive into why saying no to what you know will be challenging for your child with exceptional needs is as important as finding and creating experiences you can say yes to!Continue reading Podcast 03: Saying “No” is a Big “Yes”
There are many things you can do to support your loved ones who have a disabled child. Here is what parents wish others knew when their child was first diagnosed with special needs.Continue reading What Parents of Children with Special Needs Wish You Knew
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