by Amy Nielsen | Jun 4, 2022 | Parent Perspective |
We all know the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. But what you may not know is that this familiar fairytale can also help us understand autism spectrum disorder. As a mother of a child with ASD, I struggled to find materials to share with my son’s cousins and...
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...