Self-care for Parents with Special Needs Being a parent or caregiver of someone with autism can be one of the most rewarding but difficult jobs we have ever had. This is why the practice of self-care is so important. Sadly, statistics show that autism parents tend to have higher levels...

Autism and the IEP process For a person new to IEP’s, the process can be stressful and confusing. This week I sat down with Matt Solan, a former special education teacher, to help break it all down for us. First, let’s explain your role as the parent on the IEP...

My Group, My Tribe Have you ever felt alone and with nowhere to turn and no one who gets it? I have and so has LakiKid founder, Jason. This feeling was what inspired us to create the group Ask An Autism Parent. We are actually so close to our one...

How Mentorship Can Help Kids With Autism? Does your child struggle with social interactions? Are they often alone with little to no friends? In Washington State one program is pushing to stop this. Athletes For Kids youth mentorship program pairs high school athletes grades 10 and up with youth with...

How to help your child focus and engage? Do you have that child who struggles to focus and engage in something? Like it's class story time and your child is busy staring at the wall, playing with their fingers. For so many kids especially those with Autism, and ADHD, this...