Special Needs

We often hear people say they are sad because their child has the type of autism that no one talks about. But what about all of that autism awareness? Yes, it is amazing but it does not show the true struggles of those with severe autism nor the struggles their caregivers go through...

Did you know that autism in boys is very different than autism in girls? First of all, boys are five times more likely to be diagnosed than girls. When in 1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism that makes it a big deal...

We all know that autism is a spectrum disorder. Today, we are going to dive deeper and focus on high functioning autism. High functioning generally refers to those who can talk, read, write and handle basic life skills, such as eating and dressing themselves. Some are even able to live independently...

Do you ever wonder what life is like for your child? Do you wonder what living with autism is like? First, I want you to remember that autism is a spectrum and no two people are alike. So how people react to the world around them is very different. We also have two general types: one is the seeker and the other is known as the avoider.

Have you ever heard of ADD or ADHD and wondered what all those letters mean? Sometimes our kids' diagnosis sounds like alphabet soup. But knowing what they mean and understanding what they are honestly make it so much easier.

I remember the first time I heard SPD. I had no idea what it was and what it meant. I then learned it was short form for Sensory Processing Disorder, formerly known as Sensory Integration Disorder. But what does all that mean and how does it affect my child?

Everything we do relies on at least one of our senses. But how do people with sensory processing disorder navigate the world with their senses?