parenting
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The Illusion of “Fine”: The Particular Difficulty of Raising an Articulate, Level 1 Autistic Child
By Jane Doe If you met my son at a grocery store or heard him talking about his favorite topics, you would probably think, “Wow, what an articulate, bright kid.” He has an incredible vocabulary. He can debate like a lawyer, rattle off complex facts about engineering and systems, and sound, on the surface, entirely… Continue reading
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From Crisis Manager Back to Mom: Finding Peace at the Crossroads of Facility Placement
By Sarah. I sat on the edge of my bed last night and looked at the fire damage on the wall. My son is thirteen. He is already over six feet tall. And a few days ago, in a moment of dysregulation that none of our usual de-escalation strategies could touch, he set a fire… Continue reading
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Building Up Lagging Skills at Home and School for Autistic and Other Neurodivergent Children
By: Franny. Franny is the parent of a 15 year old son with Level 1 autism. She’s also a special education counselor with over 18 years of experience working in public schools. Keywords: Lagging Skills, Homework, PDA, Autistic, Collaborative Problem Solving, School We all know that parenting is tough, but it can be even more… Continue reading
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Helping your child with food aversions
By: Seasoned Mom, a mom to two children with autism, ages 13 and 9. She is also the spouse of someone on the spectrum. Her education background is with teaching birth to third grade children with an emphasis on special education, specifically autism. The most difficult obstacle faced by parents of children with autism is… Continue reading
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Navigating the Challenges of Autism and Picky Eating
By: Jill, Parent of Autistic Son Raising a child with autism has taught me that mealtimes can be a complex mix of challenges and triumphs. Through my son Tyler’s distinctive approach to food, I have discovered the importance of patience, creative problem-solving, and finding joy in everyday moments, often in the smallest, yet most significant,… Continue reading
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Finding Success in the Chaos: Homeschooling an ADHD Child During COVID-19
By: K Donohue, A mom of a child with ADHD Everyone’s world changed in 2020. At the time, I was a stay at home mom to a second grader and a fourth grader. They came home to enjoy their spring break not knowing if they would return to school. For our family, it was the… Continue reading
Neurodivergent Space 