When a parent or a professional describes an autistic person, they often use the words "mild" or "severe" autism. Sometimes I hear that...

Often, a response to a meltdown is that the child is acting spoiled. This post offers a more accurate and helpful view.

Depression is more common in autistic individuals than it is in neurotypical individuals. It is also harder to diagnose.

Several easy strategies can make it easier for the child to connect to the people and activities around them.

For children on the autism spectrum, it might take a long time to become comfortable with masks and gloves. Here are some tips to help them

Repetitive and restricted behaviors do not need to be pathologized. They have many useful functions.

Research shoes that the more anxiety a child is experiencing, the less control they have over their emotional reaction.

Updated information about services and remote learning for children on IEPs and 504s in MA.

I hear from many families that their children have trouble with online lessons. What can we do to help?

Now that so many autistic people are confined to their homes, having a special interest is a gift and a coping strategy.

How to manage staying at home with children on the spectrum, with ADHD, anxiety and other related challenges during school closure.

School closures affect all children, but children with disabilities are at risk of regressing without the services they are entitled to.

"Behavior is communication." But how many times is there a thoughtful discussion about what exactly is being communicated?

Sexual education is a right of each autistic person, All autistic individuals require specialized education in this area.

Friendship is a rough measure of social skills, well-being, sense of belonging, feeling happy in school, being part of community and family

How can you help your team take advantage of the amazing (and expensive) additional expertise you are bringing to the table?

"Society defines disabled people as incompetent, inferior, and permanently infantile." Lydia X.Z. Brown

Children with autism require special approach because they are less capable of coping with the social and emotional aspects of divorce.

School after school, district after district, year in and year out, with inevitable predictability, I hear the same excuses.

Sensory differences should always be considered as a factor a child on the autism spectrum, even if the child is not showing any distress.