Presuming Competence in Autism

Presuming Competence in Autism

Presuming Competence and the Least Dangerous Assumption Why Every Parent Should Believe in Their Child’s Potential When it comes to children with autism or other disabilities, one of the most powerful things we can do is presume competence—to believe that they can...
Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know

Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know

Helping Your Child with Regulation: What Parents Need to Know If your child struggles with big emotions, sudden meltdowns, or seems to go from calm to overwhelmed in seconds—you’re not alone. Many children with autism or motor differences have a hard time staying...
Why Exercise Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia

Why Exercise Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia

Why Movement Is Medicine for Kids with Whole-Body Apraxia If your child has whole-body apraxia or autism, you’ve probably seen how hard it can be for them to move the way they want. They may want to stand up, grab a toy, or walk across the room—but their body doesn’t...
The Truth About Autism: A Parent’s Guide

The Truth About Autism: A Parent’s Guide

The Truth About Autism That They Don’t Teach You When most people think about autism, they often focus on the social and behavioral aspects—communication delays, social difficulties, repetitive behaviors, and sensory challenges. While these traits are undeniably a...
Autism Therapies and Motor Impairment: What Parents Need to Know

Autism Therapies and Motor Impairment: What Parents Need to Know

Autism Therapies and Motor Impairment: What Parents Need to Know If you’re the parent of a child with autism, you’ve likely been introduced to a wide variety of therapies—speech therapy, occupational therapy, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), and maybe even physical...