Happiness is harder when you’re autistic. Kids need a happy childhood but sadly, the complications that come with autism can drag children down. Autism is accompanied by conditions like anxiety and depression. Furthermore, the child might also have sensory problems and even epilepsy. Kids with this disorder have it hard as it is. On top […]
Steps Parents Can Take After An Autism Diagnosis
Don’t panic. Many families fear the dreaded diagnosis of autism, as if it condemns parents and children alike to a lifelong struggle. You can get through this. Autism doesn’t have to stop your child from living a full, satisfying life. Autism affects a person’s ability to communicate effectively with others. This is why so many […]
Why I’m Going to #LightItUpBlue for Understanding & Acceptance of Autism #SocialGood
We are all different! Some of us are different in various ways. I am supporting #LightItUpBlue for all my friends and family that have been affected by Autism in some way. The more you know, the more autism awareness, and the more you can show you care! Since April is World Autism Month, I’ve decided […]
5 Things You Need When Traveling with an Autistic Child
For most parents of an autistic child, being in the car is difficult for their child immediately from birth (long before they are diagnosed). While other parents were driving their babies around to help get them to sleep, you were doing quite the opposite; avoiding driving anywhere with your baby altogether. I remember taking a […]
Kookabuk Brings new Light to Autism #Review #ChristmasMDR16
There are few things in life that bring me more joy than my children. Likewise, there are few things that bring me more heartache than my child struggling. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that one in every 68 kids are affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). That’s a lot of kids […]
Does Your Child Have Autism? How You Can Help
Many parents with autistic children understand that life after their kids’ diagnosis is quite different from before the diagnosis. When your child has autism, you will need to keep a list of medical professionals and medications in hand for emergencies. Although dealing with an autistic child can be stressful, the support of friends and family […]