Parenting

One of the roles you may find yourself filling as a parent of a child with autism is that of a barber. Parents of children on the autism spectrum may find that taking their child to a barbershop doesn’t always end well. Getting a haircut for a child on the...

There are a lot of things that come to mind when parents think of back to school season, such as fall colors, school activities, and helping their kids with homework. What’s not fun for parents to think about, but is something that should be prepared for, is the inevitable spread...

Helping your child with autism learn healthy personal hygiene habits can be a tricky process. Practicing oral hygiene can be especially difficult since there are adverse sensory issues associated with teeth brushing and flossing. Given the difficulty of keeping up with day to day oral health, it’s no wonder many...

Teaching any child personal hygiene is a challenging task. For kids on the autism spectrum, this task often proves to be especially tricky. However, for overall physical and social health, finding success in teaching personal hygiene is crucial. There are a number of reasons personal hygiene is especially challenging for...