The Link Between Anxiety & Autism
Statistics suggest that as many as 40% of children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) experience intense feelings of nervousness and panic compared to 3% of neurotypical children.
Inspirational Athletes on The Autism Spectrum
Without further ado, we present to you four athletes with autism who have bucked the stereotypes!
Black History Month: Five Famous African Americans With Disabilities
In honor of Black History month, we wanted to recognize five famous African Americans who have risen to fame and fortune while living with a disability.
Autism & Sleep Disorders
As much as 80% of teens and adults with autism claim to have issues with their sleep. Does your student with autism have sleep issues? We look at the causes, the consequences, and what parents can do about it.
Autism & Gastrointestinal Issues - What's the Link?
Statistics don't lie - those with autism are up to four times as likely to suffer from gastrointestinal issues than those who don't. But, what is the link between autism and digestive issues?
Six Tips to School Success For teens With ADHD
Teens with ADHD can experience fidgeting, restlessness, and difficulty in maintaining concentration. In class, this may distract them from listening to...
Public vs Private School for Students with Autism or other Exceptionalities
As each school year begins, students start a new and exciting chapter, being introduced to new subjects, getting to know their teachers, and making new friends.
7 Myths About ADHD
In honor of October being ADHD awareness month, we wanted to dispel seven of the most common myths around ADHD.
7 Famous People with Autism Throughout History
Here, we talk about inspiring people with autism who broke barriers, set precedents, and continue to inspire the world. Their exceptionalism has led...
ADD vs ADHD - What’s the difference?
You find your teenager stuck in an almost continuous daydream and they are easily distracted when they are required to complete daily tasks, homework, and house chores.
3 Factors That Can Affect the Mental Health of Students with Autism
School can be a stressful time for any student, and especially so if they have autism or other exceptionalities. We know you want your teen to have a relaxed, fun school experience…
Stimulate the Senses: Top Activities for Teens with Autism
Summer is in full swing, and even when school is out – teens love to be stimulated, learn and play. This summer, we want to make sure you don’t run out of things to do! Here we give you some great ideas to keep your teen having fun all vacation long.
Life Beyond High School: How to Choose a Transition Program
Finding the right transition program for your child is essential in preparing them for a positive future and helping them discover themselves. We’ve put together a few important questions to ask when trying to choose the best program for your child.
Post-high-school options for students with autism
Students with autism and other exceptionalities have just as many possibilities as those without. The question is - are they prepared to make the transition into the real world?
Careers for People with Autism
We want to focus on the ABLE and see past the label. That’s why we’ve put together this post on the abilities of people with autism, particularly as they relate to careers.
Should a Student with autism go to a public school?
Choosing the right school can be an overwhelming process – parents not only have to consider if the school has the resources to meet their student’s needs, but they also will have to…
Black History Month: 6 People with Autism that Inspire
In honor of Black History Month, we have decided to look at influential black achievers across the world. These motivating go-getters show the rest of the world that having autism can’t hold them back from pursuing their dreams.
How to Know When You Should Switch to a Private School
One of the biggest decisions you make as a parent is deciding which school your teenager will go to. There’s plenty of research, in-person visits, talks with staff, and maybe even talks with other parents at the school.
The Silver Lining to Virtual Learning: 3 Skills that Students Will Take Away
It’s easy to focus on the negatives that came with virtual learning and adapting to such a radically different schedule, but today we’re going to focus on the positive.
7 Back-to-School Tech Tips for All Parents
For some parents, it can be hard to keep up with all the technological advancements and trends that teens are into these days. Parents have long been vigilant about…