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Empowering Education: Maximizing the IEP Planning Process for Your Autistic Child

10 Simple Strategies To Help Parents of Autistic Kids Succeed With The IEP Process

For many parents raising autistic children, an Individualized Education Program (IEP) is an important part of their day-to-day lives. In this article, you will discover how to navigate the IEP planning process for yo...

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What Should You Prioritize for Your Autistic Child: School or Therapy?

The decision about whether to invest time in therapy versus school can be a tough one for parents of autistic children.

 

Some parents of autistic children choose to homeschool their children and skip traditional schooling entirely. Others opt to send their children to a mainstream school with spe...

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The Power of Planning: How To Manage Your Autistic Child's Therapy Schedule

9 Tips For Fitting Private Therapies for Your Autistic Child into Your Weekly Schedule

 

Many parents find themselves trying to balance the demands of work, family, and home life while caring for an autistic child. Some of us find ourselves spending too much time worrying about our child(ren), and...

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Flexibility and Routine: Finding Balance When Homeschooling an Autistic Child

Homeschooling an autistic child requires a flexible approach. It means managing a schedule, a curriculum, and a lifestyle that allows an autistic child to thrive.

 

The question that I receive the most from people is “How can I homeschool my child when they're autistic…I’m not a special education ...

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Tailored Support: Understanding the Benefits of IEP and 504 Plans for Autistic Kids

What You Need to Know About the Special Education Process and Services



If you’re looking for a guide to the education and service delivery system for kids with special needs – IEP/504 plans – this is it! 

 

Whether your child has an autism diagnosis, a learning disability, or other cognitive, p...

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Addressing Unique Needs: Strategies for Supporting 2E Kids on the Autism Spectrum

9 Ways to Help Twice Exceptional Kids Thrive

 

One of the most difficult challenges parents of twice-exceptional kids face today is how to best support their children. While their children may have no trouble excelling academically, they often struggle socially, emotionally, and in other ways. 

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Making the Grade: How School Choice Impacts Autistic Children's Success

In the world of school choice, autistic children's needs are an important part of the conversation. The benefits of allowing parents to choose the best schools (or homeschooling!) for their autistic kids are numerous…and they have life-long implications.

 

Read on to discover 3 reasons why school ...

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"I hate autism" Is Just Another Way to Say "I hate my kid…”

So maybe you should stop. Here's why.

 

 

Many parents of autistic kids find themselves overwhelmed by both the idea of autism, and the reality of what parenting their autistic child is like. But here's the thing—autism isn't all bad. It's not a curse or a punishment. It's a way to describe a set...

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How Functioning Labels Actually Hurt Autistic Children

Especially If Your Child is Considered  "High Functioning" 

 

For parents of autistic children, the idea that "high functioning" means a child is less likely to develop problems is a dangerous misconception. 

 

“High functioning” is a label that parents and clinicians apply to an autistic child,...

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Why You Shouldn't Post Your Child's Autism Meltdown Video Online

5 Reasons To Keep Your Kids' Autism Meltdowns Private 

 

Every day autism parents and caregivers watch their children struggle. We are often overwhelmed and desperate for help.

 

What happens when a parent posts their child’s meltdown on social media? In the age of social media, sharing private ...

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