Autism Parenting

How to Help Your Child with Autism Transition to Adulthood?

Published 15 Oct

By Lisa Lane and Susan Sachs (article republished with permission) “What do you want to be when you grow up?” This question is first posed to youngsters before they even reach first grade and continues in some form for years…

Simple Ways to Prepare Your Child with ASD for Air Travel

Published 14 Oct

By Martina Riepen, MA (article republished with permission) We all need holidays at least once a year. Traveling by plane is pretty exciting for many of us, but for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), air travel can be particularly stressful….

Autism Stimming and Hand Flapping: What are the Key Causes and Behaviors?

Published 12 Oct

By Kim Barloso, AB (article republished with permission) If you’re an autism parent, it is likely you’ve seen your child present repetitive stimming (self-stimulatory) behaviors such as hand flapping, spinning, and shaking. These behaviors can be worrying if they’re not…