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Autism Types Explained
Autism. For many, this word conjures up images of children either completely out of control or so withdrawn they can barely function. But these images are extreme examples of autism – a complex disorder than manifests in a variety of ways and at different ages. In its...
Keeping your Marriage a Priority when raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum
Caring for a child on the autism spectrum is challenging for even the most loving and committed couples. The constant stress, unexpected financial pressures, lack of downtime and exhaustion can test relationships on all levels. Finding time to be a couple, versus...
Demystifying Sensory Processing Disorder
Has something ever happened to you where you just wanted to hit something or scream at the top of your lungs? Have you ever had so much energy that you just had to run it off or do something else physical so you could relax? If you can recall a few times these things...
How to Ask for Help without Choking
When was the last time you asked for help from someone? Did you cringe as you asked? Did you put off asking for as long as you could? Did you presuppose you knew their answer, so you didn’t want to ask? It seems women more so than men have issues with asking for help....
7 Steps to Reducing Meal Planning Stress
We are a nation of doers. We run from place to place, constantly on the move. It’s no wonder it seems as if the family meal is dead. Many of us are so busy that meals are served mainly on wheels as we rush to get from one event to another. Recent studies suggest that...
Monitoring Video Game Play for a Positive Outcome
It’s not uncommon for children on the spectrum to gravitate toward video and computer games, especially since they receive the stimulation they crave through the visual cues. Channeled correctly, video games can become an energetic outlet and learning tool for your...
Autism Types Explained
Autism. For many, this word conjures up images of children either completely out of control or so withdrawn they can barely function. But these images are extreme examples of autism – a complex disorder than manifests in a variety of ways and at different ages. In its...
Keeping your Marriage a Priority when raising a Child on the Autism Spectrum
Caring for a child on the autism spectrum is challenging for even the most loving and committed couples. The constant stress, unexpected financial pressures, lack of downtime and exhaustion can test relationships on all levels. Finding time to be a couple, versus...
Demystifying Sensory Processing Disorder
Has something ever happened to you where you just wanted to hit something or scream at the top of your lungs? Have you ever had so much energy that you just had to run it off or do something else physical so you could relax? If you can recall a few times these things...
How to Ask for Help without Choking
When was the last time you asked for help from someone? Did you cringe as you asked? Did you put off asking for as long as you could? Did you presuppose you knew their answer, so you didn’t want to ask? It seems women more so than men have issues with asking for help....
7 Steps to Reducing Meal Planning Stress
We are a nation of doers. We run from place to place, constantly on the move. It’s no wonder it seems as if the family meal is dead. Many of us are so busy that meals are served mainly on wheels as we rush to get from one event to another. Recent studies suggest that...
Monitoring Video Game Play for a Positive Outcome
It’s not uncommon for children on the spectrum to gravitate toward video and computer games, especially since they receive the stimulation they crave through the visual cues. Channeled correctly, video games can become an energetic outlet and learning tool for your...