by Amy Nielsen | May 7, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
Vacationing with an autistic child can be incredibly challenging. I know because currently we are at a resort at Disney and my autistic son is frustrated because the WIFI is out. Honestly, that is frustrating to me as well. And while often it seems like the challenges...
by Amy Nielsen | Apr 2, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
Happy World Autism Day! As the mother of an autistic son, I appreciate the world taking a day to honor what life is like for families like mine. Because, from education to the community to home, life with autism differs from life without. Some autistic children can...
by Amy Nielsen | Mar 5, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
Educators typically schedule conferences with parents to discuss their child’s academic progress and challenges, as well as behavior and social-emotional development. But often parents have concerns or questions at other times. Yet, many parents are reluctant to...
by Amy Nielsen | Feb 5, 2022 | Behavior, Interventions, Parent Perspective |
If you are a parent or caregiver of an autistic child, managing your child’s behavior at home can often pose some challenges. You likely don’t have years of experience as a behavior analyst or special education teacher. You may find yourself resorting to...
by Amy Nielsen | Jan 8, 2022 | Parent Perspective, Sensory Series |
When my now six 1/2-year-old autistic son was three, I jotted down several recent behaviors. He never seemed hungry, thirsty, or sleepy. He was often under-responsive to pain or physical touch and overly responsive to temperature in food and beverages. He struggled to...
