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A Lifetime of Care: Autism Parenting

Hello Everyone! I wanted to do something a little different during the summer months. Sharing what it is like to be a parent of a child with autism, any parent who cares for a son or daughter with a disability, it is not easy. But there is hope at the end of tunnel. Keep advocating, […]

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Easy Summer Recipes Series-5 Easy No Cook recipes (Life Skills)

Hello Everyone! Happy Summer Recipes y’all!. We are still on this kick about getting and finding easy recipes for my son who is a quesadilla fiend. We are all trying to get him to make other things besides just warming up microwave meals and ready to eat foods. I think the more he tries different […]

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Autism Parenting: Mental Health Check

by Casey Ames April 18, 2019 Parenting is challenging, and parenting a child with special needs is particularly demanding, meriting its recognition. Despite extensive online research and preparation, unexpected challenges are bound to arise from everyday situations. Life may not have a pause button, but self-care is essential to ensure you are prepared for any challenges […]

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Homeschool Curriculums for Autism

7 Best Homeschool Curricula for Autistic Children More than 10% of families homeschool at least one child, and this number rose by 30% during the pandemic. The rate is even higher among families with an autistic child or other special needs, reaching 38%. If you’re considering homeschooling, selecting the right curriculum for your autistic child […]

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Transitioning ASD Teens to Adulthood

Transitioning autistic teens to adulthood after high school is a significant step that requires careful planning and support. Here are some strategies to help facilitate this transition: Remember, every teen is unique, and the transition process will be different for each individual. It’s important to tailor these steps to fit your teen’s specific needs and […]

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Parenting a Child with Autism

Discovering that your child has autism can change your life tremendously. Notwithstanding your deep love for your child, parents can experience feelings of grief, anger, fear, and stress. Parents may worry that their vision for the child’s future has disappeared, that their relationship with their spouse will be strained, that the family will face mounting […]

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How to Homeschool an Autistic Child

Article by Lisa Jo Rudy “If you’ve met one autistic child, you’ve met one autistic child,” is a well-known proverb. Put another way, each child with autism is distinct, having individual strengths, needs for support, and autistic features. For school districts trying to establish autism support programs, classrooms, or training programs, this can make things […]

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The Ugly Side of Homeschooling

The inherent right of parents to decide on their children’s upbringing and education is well-established. In modern times, this choice has become more complex with the addition of homeschooling as a third option alongside private and public schooling. Homeschooling offers the distinct benefit of allowing parents to be fully involved in their child’s education, from […]

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Autism and Mental Health

Avoid Too Much Stress, Help Yourself To Manage It Stress is how your body reacts to changes, whether internal or external. Some elements from nature also affect an individual. Because we accumulate stress in our lives, we usually treat it negatively. However, stress can be both positive and negative. Almost 75 percent of the American […]

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Tips on Effective Homeschooling

With mounting concerns about overcrowding and the quality of public education, parents are increasingly considering the home schooling alternative. According to the U.S. Department of Education, the number of students being home-schooled is about 1 million and growing. Mini GPS Trackers for Stealth Monitoring and Recovery of Belongings While there are many philosophies and approaches […]

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Homeschooling: Next Steps

Homeschooling, a trend that began in the 20th century before the advent of public education, has recently emerged as a practical alternative for many families with school-going children. It’s gaining traction as a modern educational choice, reflecting a shift in how we approach learning today. Several renowned individuals are known to have received a homeschooled […]

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Homeschooling Tip: Ignore the Nay-sayers

Use These Ideas to Deal with Homeschooling Nay-Sayers Everyone who decides to homeschool their children will run into at least one person, maybe more, that tell them they shouldn’t homeschool. The decision to homeschool, isn’t an easy one to make, and often isn’t popular. However, the choice in how your child is educated is entirely […]

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Tools of Cooking (Life Skill)

The Wonderful Tools of Cooking Far too often people overlook the importance of using the proper tools when cooking fine meals. While there is nothing in the world that can quite compare to cooking with the finest and freshest of ingredients, these things can only be enhanced by making use of the perfect tools for […]

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Jam Tarts-Life Skills Recipe

I thought that this would be a fun recipe to try because Valentine’s Day is coming up and is really easy to do, so I also incorporated a YouTube video as well, so you can check it out, as well as pause, rewind and play. Easy peasy. I hope you get a chance to try […]

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HSSNTidBits Monthly Newsletter: Vol. 1-Issue 19-11/27/23

Hello! Welcome to all my old subscribers and new subscribers as well. By the time you read this letter you are either coming back from your Thanksgiving break or may even be still on break with family and friends. Wherever you are in the world, I hope you have a relaxing and beautiful time creating […]

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Disadvantages of Public School

When we consign our children to public schools, we feel satisfied that they are receiving a ‘quality education’. But are we really getting our money’s worth? More importantly, are the children gaining anything from this kind of learning environment? Creative Haven Coloring Books – for experienced colorists Socialization is hailed as one of the greatest […]

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Fruited Brisket with Apricot and Apples (Life Skills)

This recipe is adapted from Joan Nathan’s recipe in “The New American Cooking” (Alfred Knopf). Note: This is more advanced than normal for life skills cooking, but the only difference from what I usually post is these are actually more in-depth step-by-step instructions. You probably cannot get it wrong, even if you tried. My son still […]

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Life Skills Recipe: Enchurritos

Hello Everyone, How are you all doing? It is rainy and wet over here in the PNW, so I thought that this recipe would be great to try, especially if you had most of the ingredients on hand. It is nice and warm and let’s not forget cheesy (We all love cheese over here;-). I […]

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Homemade Hot Chocolate Mix (Life Skills)

Fall is just around the corner, so I thought it would be appropriate to learn how to make your own hot chocolate mix. I found this one on Life’s Little Sweets. She had a video and all of the ingredients, so perfect for those cooks who need visuals and step-by-step instructions. I hope you take […]

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Parenting Autistic Teens Can Be a Challenge

Remember how challenging and exhausting the toddler stage was? When you’re parenting an autistic teenager, there are moments when you’d give anything to go back to those simpler times! Parenting teens can be a real challenge in itself, but I am sure that you’ve heard horror stories, but absolutely nothing can really prepare you for […]

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Homeschool-Staying Connected

Homeschool – staying connected The world has become a jungle of knowledge. Wherever you turn, you find a new fruit that just has to be passed on your child. In the middle of all the knowledge we are applying and showing, we sometimes forget to talk and relax with our children. A mom who doubles […]

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Slow Cooker Tips (Life Skills)

*This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Tips for Cooking with a Slow Cooker A slow cooker can be a welcome addition to any busy household, especially if you have an adult […]

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Visual Summer Recipes (Life Skills): Banana Split Recipe

Doesn’t this look scrumptious? Summer is upon us and you will be seeing a lot of summer recipes, right, especially those that are visually appealing, easy to follow and cater to those individuals that are on the spectrum, need a visual representation of what they are making and step by step instructions. Sometimes you will […]

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Making Homeschooling Easier

Homeschooling Supplies Making Homeschooling Much Easier for Parents Homeschooling, while it affords you certain freedoms when educating your autistic child, is not always easy. But there are things that you can do to make homeschooling easier for yourself as a parent. The following tips may help make your job as a homeschooling parent of an […]

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Hosting an Autism Friendly 4th of July

Article Fourth of July is the time for big crowds, festivals, and fireworks. Yet, for someone on the autism spectrum, the overstimulation of their senses might be overwhelming and could potentially lead to a meltdown. It’s important to be prepared for these types of situations and know how to respond to people with autism. Here […]

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Independence Day Recipe: Patriotic Graham Cracker (Life Skills)

Happy Independence Week Everyone! I am spending some quality time with my family this week and much needed rest. School is just around the corner. I found this really easy recipe on Accessible Chef, which is where I am able to find some great recipes geared towards people with disabilities and have step by step […]

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Homeschooling: 6 Kinds of Recordkeeping

Homeschooling is legal. As of now, fifty states have allowed homeschooling and have provided laws for its implementation. They have different laws and some of the states require that you can show some kind of records to show that you’re homeschooling your children. There are several ways you can keep record of your children’s progress […]

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Summer Recipes: Only 3 Ingredients-Banana Strawberry dessert (Life Skill)

Ingredients condensed milk strawberries bananas This dessert is super easy to make, and now you’re going to learn how to make it in literally 5 minutes without baking! We will show you a recipe that does not require much cooking experience, so absolutely everyone can repeat this dessert! With just a few ingredients, including condensed […]

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Enchurritos(Life Skills)

Enjoy every minute of creating this masterpiece with your family. I love the pictures and how detailed the steps are, making it easier for everyone to read this, especially those that are special needs. Summer is calling…. Original Recipe HERE

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Special Needs Homeschooling -Can I Do This?

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. As you know, teachers prepare for their career path through many hours of course work and student teaching before they begin teaching school. So how […]

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Enrolling in Online Homeschooling

*This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. The number of parents that choose to enroll their child online for homeschooling is expanding. Its popularity among other parents and parents-to-be is vastly increasing. […]

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6 Health Brunch Ideas for Mom (All Skill Levels!)

I am so glad that I came across these recipes on YouTube and they are easy, but depending on your budget may also be a bit pricey. Feel free to substitute whatever you have on hand and have fun experimenting as well. Although my youngest, who has autism is still afraid of touching the stove, […]

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Curried Sausages Recipe (Life Skill)

Happy Spring Everyone! Summer is almost here, and we have easy recipes for your loved ones to check out and try out. I usually redo recipes using an accessible chef tool and also share new recipes that others share on the actual accessible chef site. I love to cook and so does my autistic teen […]

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The Social Aspects of Homeschooling

Going to a regular school is more than just education. School kids get to mingle with their peers and teachers and in the process acquire social skills that are important when they progress into adult life. Some critics have criticized that homeschooling does not fulfill this aspect of education. Since the child is studying alone […]

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Happy Spring!

Enjoy this month’s newsletter, it is full of information about homeschooling your special needs child/teen, remote learning and more. HSSN TidBits Monthly Newsletter: Vol.1-Issue 11-3/24/23 – HomeSchool Special Needs Tidbits (homeschoolspecneedstidbits.com) ~Mom Advocate

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Homeschooling VS Unschooling

Where Do Unschooling and Homeschooling Differ? You’ve done it! You’ve made the choice to homeschool your children. But now what? There are different methods of homeschooling: school-at-home, Charlotte Mason, classical, and unschooling, to name a few. If you unschool are you really homeschooling, or is it something else entirely? Unschooling, as it’s often called, is […]

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Homeschooling and College

As children grow out and into their teen years, as parents we wonder where they are going to end up, especially in our case with a special needs son. Should we continue with our homeschooling/alternative program? Will the colleges accept a homeschool education? Many fears of this kind were put to rest when 2 homeschooled […]

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Healthy Cooking: Smothered Greens (Life Skills)

Try this healthy dish full of greens, tasty turkey, and flavorful spices! You can also make it vegan if you prefer by leaving out the meat. This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying […]

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Baked Parmesan Broccoli (Life Recipe)

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Ingredients 4 bunches broccoli, cut into florets. 6 tablespoons butter, divided. 1 small onion finely chopped. 1 garlic clove, minced. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 […]

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Finding Balance: Autism Parenting

Finding Balance While Parenting Autism in Color We live in an ever-changing world that sometimes knocks you off your feet and other times leaves you feeling grateful for options and/or other opportunities. We are raising an autistic special needs teenager in a world that may or may not accept him for who he is, what […]

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Sausage Cheese Balls Recipe (Life Skills)

This post may contain affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you make a purchase using these links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Ingredients: Directions *Just follow the directions above and if you need extra help, just ask your parent(s). I decided not to include the beer option […]

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4 Benefits of Homeschooling Your Special Needs Child

4 Benefits of Home Schooling Your Special Needs Child By Lisa L King My son has cerebral palsy. He has achieved everything the physicians assured me he would never accomplish. He is talking, adding, subtracting, telling time, reading, and he is not in a wheelchair. I am a schoolteacher myself. I decided after he was […]

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Enrichment Classes for your Autistic Child

One major advantage of educating your autistic child at home is that you are involved with their homeschool success. You help to decide the way your child is taught the material, and no one knows your autistic child better than you do. You know how your autistic child learns and can find ways to make […]

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Homeschooling Basics

If you’re new to the idea of homeschooling, you likely have questions. Are you overwhelmed at the different choices you have to make? How do you prepare for the school year? Do you have to buy a specific curriculum, or do you even need one? Before you allow yourself to get too stressed, the following […]

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A Little Kitchen Time with Autism

By Ashley Woods Temple Grandin made a wonderful statement in regard to life skills that kids should be learning. “We’re focusing so much on academics that we’ve taken out things like art, sewing, cooking, woodworking, music, and other things that introduce kids to careers.” And I believe that she is 100% correct. Math and science […]

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Why Teach Cooking? (Life Skill)

Cooking is a lifelong skill that everyone should learn, but especially individuals with varying disabilities. Even for our family, I involve our autistic teen in most everything I do in the kitchen, to a point. Safety First of course! We have been a bit slow in the process, but our son definitely let us know […]

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Autistic Children and Holidays

Autistic Children and Holidays-How You Can Make it the Best Holiday Yet By Sylvia Rolfe Having a child with autism can be difficult on any day. Make that day a holiday and the stress increases ten-fold. So many changes in settings, noise level, schedules and many other things make it very difficult for the autistic […]

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Bringing Up Bright and Happy Children with Autism

Ask any parent and they’ll tell you that parenting a child with autism is the most difficult task they’ve ever encountered. They’ll also tell you it’s the most rewarding. Parenting a child with autism, however, can also be a little more stressful. The key to bringing up bright and happy children with Autism is to […]

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Visual Fall Recipe: Crockpot Chicken Taco Soup Recipe (Life Skill)

I thought that since we are in the autumn/fall season that most of the recipes will be about the holiday seasons coming up and also some healthy snacks as well. For today I will also post a YouTube video of this recipe. It is not the exact recipe, but I felt it was as close […]

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Life Skills in Homeschool Curriculums

*If you click on any of the links below in my article, I will earn a small commission. I never recommend anything that I have not personally tried myself and appreciate your support. Learn More Here. Something every child needs to learn is how to take care of him or herself as they grow older. […]

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Visual Fall Recipes: Caramel Apples (Life Skill)

Caramel Apples Ingredients  apples  28 oz caramel candies  ½ cup evaporated milk your choice of toppings (crushed Oreos, sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut) Steps 1 . Wash and dry apples Put lollipop sticks in apples Put paper on cookie sheet Put toppings in small bowls 2. Unwrap caramels into large bowl Measure 1/2 cup milk Pour milk on caramels Microwave […]

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Why Routines are Important

Routines are so important for autistic individuals, but sometimes it is okay to flip it around on them to see how they can practice these skills as well. Because we all know that life throws you curves, but it is how you prepare for them. Recently, I had a relative come to visit us and […]

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7 Ways the Internet Can Help with Homeschooling Autism

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What Happens to Autistic Children in Adulthood?

My autistic teen son just turned 16 and every day I wonder what his life will be like as an adult. What will he do? Where will he live? Will he have girlfriends? Will he make friends? How long do I have before I am not able to do things for him anymore because of […]

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Easy Pumpkin Bread Recipe (Autism Friendly/Life Skill)

Hello Everyone, I am really excited to share with you this pumpkin bread recipe that I found on YouTube and I also love that they have step by step directions and most of all that there is a video for you all to follow. Enjoy and I hope you have a chance to try it […]

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Franks and Beans Recipe (Life Skill)

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Quick Tips to Help Young People with ASD Find Jobs

So, your child is nearly ready to begin a career in the workplace or perhaps he/she is already working and needs a new job. How do you help the child find the right kind of position and the right fit? How can you guide him/her ~By Bill WONG, OTD, OTR/L Our autistic son is in […]

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Easy Chocolate Chip Pancakes (Life Skill)

From Quick and Easy Autism Cookbook Pancake Mix (any pancake mix will do) 2 Tablespoons of apple puree (just use your favorite apple sauce) 2 Tablespoons of banana puree (purchase over ripe bananas or use baby food bananas) 1/4 cup of chocolate chips *NOTE: If you click on the banners and links above or below […]

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Lessons from the Year We Did Not Have Support….

Article by: Jamie Pacton Published on June 3, 2016 An hour after my oldest son got an autism diagnosis at age 3, I was on the phone setting up therapies for him. Finding him services and connecting him with kind, friendly people who would help him grow and develop at his own pace became the […]

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Barbecue Beef Cups (Life Skill)

This is a pretty straight forward recipe and very easy. To accommodate individuals with various learning skills and abilities on the autism spectrum, I will be also adding pictures, videos and tips as well. *NOTE: If you click on the banners and links above or below in this post, which I have tried and/ or […]

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Autism-5 Tips for school success

Your Child with Autism – 5 Tips for School Success by Craig Kendall *NOTE: If you click on the banners and links above or below in this post, which I have tried and/ or personally own, I will earn a small commission from your purchases. I appreciate your support Find Out More Here Starting a […]

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Fruit & Yogurt Smoothie (Life Skill)

Breakfast time or any morning for that matter, can be chaotic if you don’t know what to make that is quick, easy and nutritious for yourself or your kids. So, something that I have to always keep in mind, especially when it comes to my autistic teen son is to keep things simple and to […]

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Instant Pot Chicken Breasts (Life Skill)

This is a really easy recipe, especially if you have an instant pot, but what if you are a visual learner and can only follow steps by seeing and doing. I have tried this recipe many times and it is pretty straight forward but, in this post, I will be adding accommodating pictures and substitutions. […]

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Powerful Affirmations for Homeschool Kids

By familylearning.org Last month we wrote about the benefits of daily affirmations for homeschool parents and gave examples of affirmations to include to help you stay grounded in your homeschooling. Affirmations, when used with intention and purpose, can also help homeschool kids! Although they learn in a different environment than their public-school peers, homeschool kids […]

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Building Strong Families

Building Strong Ties Within a Family Family ties can be considered something that is always needed by human beings. People need strong family ties to feel loved and safe in this world and being part of a family with a special needs child(adult/elderly) is no different. The world of today is the world of scientific […]

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Stir, Bake & Mix Up Memories in the Kitchen

Alphabet Cookies (Life Skill) (Makes about 2 dozen cookies) All-purpose flour 1 package (18 ounces) Nestlé® Toll House® Refrigerated Mini Sugar Cookie Bar Dough 3-inch alphabet cookie cutters 2 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup Strawberry Flavor Nestlé® Nesquik® Syrup 1 to 2 tablespoons water Small tubes decorator icing Decorator candies Preheat oven to 325° F. […]

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Mini Pizza Recipe (Life Skill)

I was looking for a very simple & visual recipe that anyone can do, especially if they are a visual autistic learner like my son and came across this pizza recipe that is made with Pilsbury Brand Biscuits (Genius!!). They also had a video as well, which I have included above. Overall, this is a […]

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4th of July Fruit Trifle (Life Skill)

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Visual Recipes for Summer-Life Skill

by Kids Cooking Activities Fiesta Salad Combine these ingredients to make the dressing:3 tbsp. olive oil1 tsp. red wine vinegar1/4 tsp. cumin1/2 tsp. chili powdersalt and pepper to tastecayenne to taste1 small clove garlic, mashed Add these ingredients to the dressing:2 cans whole kernel corn, drained2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed1 red bell pepper, […]

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Craft a Day Keeps Boredom Away

There may be times during the summer where your autistic son or daughter will let you know how bored they are and us moms whenever summer arrives are trying to find ways that will keep our kids engaged and learning something, right? Enter Cratejoy Kids’s Summer Series Bundle. This is a 4-box bundle that includes […]

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Mothering a Special Needs Child

It was the Fall of 2011 and two weeks after I had laid my mother to rest, and we received the diagnosis: Autism. I don’t really know which came first, the grief from losing my mother or from the loss of the life I thought my son would be living pre-autism vs post-autism. The next […]

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Occupational Therapy for Sensory Processing Disorder

Sensory processing disorder (that is also referred to as sensory integration disorder) can be explained as abnormal motor and behavioral responses to sensory stimuli. In the early 1970s, Dr. A. Jean Ayres defined the basic concept of sensory processing disorder as “neurological traffic jam” that impedes the normal flow of sensory information to certain areas […]

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5 Lessons for Memorial Day

Education World provides five lessons to help students learn about the purpose and significance of Memorial Day. Click each of the five lesson headlines below for a complete teaching resource. (Appropriate grade levels for each lesson appear in parentheses.) Memorial Day Shoebox ParadeCreate a timeline of U.S. conflict and a Memorial Day Shoebox Parade to […]

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What To Tell ASD Kids About Money

There are many different aspects of money management you can & should tell your children about, especially your ASD children (depending on where they are on the spectrum). Most autistic children don’t have a firm grasp of how to spend money and/or the proper change as well. Here I will share what I believe are […]

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Monthly Newsletter Debut!

Welcome to Our First Edition of HSSN TidBit News! I hope you enjoy it and come back for more every single month. So, without Further Ado CLICK HERE. This link will take you directly to my newsletter. You will also be able to access all of my future newsletters in the Menu. Enjoy and have […]

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Boosting An ASD Child’s Self-Love

We all struggle with self-love/self-esteem regardless of age or ability. But when children recognize themselves as damaged-either with an autism label or negative comments from a teacher or other individual or an expectation that can’t realistically meet-the ability to love themselves can be very difficult. Our autistic son struggles with anxiety and self-esteem on a […]

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How To Prepare for College with Autism

How to Prepare for College Autistic students might benefit from taking a study skill, paper-writing or test preparation skills class. Find tutors or make abstract concepts visual. Mentor and practice life skills with your autistic teens (Do this prior to college). *Cleaning, laundry, money management *Some elements can be deferred or presented stepwise to keep […]

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7 Places to go for Homeschooling Needs

Homeschooling is slowly becoming a trend and most parents are having fun with the interaction they are having with their children. Some parents are still having second thoughts regarding homeschooling though. Their main concern is that they might be having some problems finding resources to use for homeschooling. This article will help you find resources […]

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Melatonin Helps Autistic Children Sleep

Melatonin Helps Autistic Children Sleep Our bodies naturally produce Melatonin. In Autistic children the amount of Melatonin produced is not enough. They have problems falling asleep at night. Night after night of too little sleep can really take a toll on an Autistic child. They can have more unwanted behaviors. If a child is not […]

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Visual Perception Treatment for Autism

Autism effects every child differently, so it is difficult to find the exact treatments your child needs to cope with his or her symptoms. One thing that effects some autistic children (though, not all) is problems with visual perception. By using some standardized methods to help improve visual perception, you can give your child the […]

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The Role of an Autism Support Group

Having an autistic child or dependent adult is very draining on both caregivers and relatives. Knowing how to advocate and care for you your loved ones, while increasing general awareness, and caring for yourself are essential day to day necessities that require your immediate attention. The best resource to help you cope with an autistic […]

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What Does Autism Look Like?

What Does Autism Look Like? If you want to know what autism looks like observe the people you may know in your friends, acquaintances, and own family circle. Every autistic person is not the same and as the saying goes…”If you have met one autistic person, there is a huge likelihood that the next autistic […]

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Autism Awareness Holiday

The World Autism Awareness DayBy Echo Armman April 2nd of 2008 is the first World Autism Day, which was designated by the United Nations General Assembly following the adoption of the Qatari resolution at the end of 2007. Make back to school easy with schedules, fidgets and sitting wedges from NationalAutismResources.com Autism is a kind […]

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8 Ways to Focus Your Child on Learning

1. Dress for Success As tempting as it may be in the homeschool setting to roll out of bed, pour a bowl of cereal, and begin instruction in your bathrobe, it is important that you dress for success. Your children need to know the importance of the education they are receiving. There is no quicker […]

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Taking Care of Autistic Children Yourself-Helpful Tips

By Elliott Snow Many have agreed that the saddest thing about autism is the fact that it has no known cure. At one time, in fact, the only way that patients with autism could be taken care of was by having them sequestered in some institution where professionals in the field will care for them. […]

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6 Secrets to Make Your Autistic Teen-Parent Relationship Work

As your autistic child approaches teen age –around 12-13 years old- you’ll experience some changes in him/her. They will probably be out of the house more often and wants to keep their privacy from you. Other times, they may not be listening to you nor doing what you ask of them. Many parents in the […]

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Daily Life Activities for an Autistic Child

By Charlie S Alberts People generally think that a child with autism cannot live a normal life, but actually it is not the real fact. Activities act as a bridge between the child with autism and the people in his surroundings. These activities increase the confidence of the child and strengthen the bonding between the […]

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Advantages of Getting Tutors for Your Autistic Child

Tutors are basically teachers who help students or learners to obtain more information and skills on specific subjects. Tutors are professionals who are considered knowledgeable or experts in their specific fields like typing, math, English or other subjects. Generally, autistic and other special needs challenged students, who are in need of more one-on-one training on […]

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Autism and Driving

WEDNESDAY, Dec. 22, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Determining whether a young person with autism is ready to drive can be tricky for their health care providers. By Robert Preidt, HealthDay Reporter That’s the upshot of a new survey that included 78 pediatric physicians, psychologists and other providers in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Half of the respondents said they […]

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6 BEnefits of exercise for children with adhd and autism

By Stephani McGirr A special diet is critically important for children with autism and ADHD to promote a healthy digestive system and heal the gut. But it is only one part of the puzzle. Exercise is just as important and the following reasons explain how it can help your child: *Note: The post below contains […]

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autism and achieving self-control

Self-discipline is a skill that most autistic children have trouble acquiring. This includes not only inappropriate outbursts, but also habits that can be potentially dangerous, such as being aggressive towards others or causing harm to themselves, such as banging their heads on walls or punching walls. To prevent these and other behaviors, one technique parents […]

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Parenting autism in a chaotic world

We live in such an unpredictable world with school shootings, racism, disastrous weather, and now a pandemic with variants. These are just a few reminders of things out of our control. As a parent, especially one who is raising a special needs son of color, I have had to accept what I cannot change and […]

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a little kitchen time with autism

*NOTE: If you click on any of the links below in this post, I will earn a small commission. Find out more here. By Ashley Woods Temple Grandin made a wonderful statement in regards to life skills that kids should be learning. “We’re focusing so much on academics that we’ve taken out things like art, […]

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Preventing holiday meltdowns in a family with special needs

By Connie Hammer Are you a parent of a child on the autism spectrum? Do you want to reduce the potential for an emotional meltdown during the holiday season this year? Then take out your magic wand. That’s right – we all have a magic wand at our disposal but we often forget we have […]

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6 Low cost, spur-of-the-moment, all-ages friendly, activity ideas for special needs families

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Stimming to connect, relieve stress and cope with A PANDEMIC

By Anne Nagel  | September 22, 2020 Anne Nagel is a cognitive engineer and human factors specialist at Autism Speaks. She is also an executive function coach with a focus on autistic girls and women. For years, I hid my stims. I was taught as a child to be ashamed of my hand-flapping and rocking. As an adult, I started […]

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autism and being stressed out on Thanksgiving

*NOTE: The post below contains affiliate links to products I use and love. Find out more HERE. Thanksgiving is a time to be with family, friends and enjoying each other’s company but when you throw autism in the mix it can get complicated very quickly. Most years we would spend time with our own immediate […]

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Can I self educate my special education level child?

*NOTE: If you click on any of the links below and within the post I will earn a small commission. I personally use these with our own family. Find out more Here. By Lance Winslow Is it possible to educate your special needs child at home without sending them to a special education class in […]

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Adapting thanksgiving for autistic children

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turning homework from stressful to successful for an autistic child

By Harsha Goel *This post may contain affiliate links to products that I use and love! More HERE. An autistic child presents unique challenges to schools, teachers, and homework; therefore, they face difficulties to achieve what they want. A survey reveals that about 1 in 68 children suffer autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a […]

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How an autistic child has changed a career….for the better-12 years later

*Note: The post below contains affiliate links to products I use. Find out More info Here. By Lonnie Pacelli In 2006 I wrote of Patty’s and my decision to homeschool our son Trevor to help provide a learning environment more conducive with his autism. It’s now twelve years later and time to write about how […]

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The Importance of Reading Books to Kids’ Personality Development

By Larry Icabandi Nabiong When I go to your house, first thing I would be looking for is your bookshelf. Yes, for it speaks volume about you. People hoarding books have favorable human relating than those who don’t have any. Yes, for books teach us a lot of things. Get a story book and see […]

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How to speak autism in law enforcement

*This post may contain affiliate link to products I personally use! More Here By Joel K. Lashley and Dr. George Thompson Prisoners with special needs continue to provide challenges for police, correctional, and health care security personnel. For example, a subject is arrested on the street exhibiting bizarre behavior and then the prisoner is brought […]

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family routines to make homeschooling work for you

*The post below contains affiliate links and I may earn a small commission. Read my Affiliate Disclosure Policy Try These Family Routines To Make Homeschooling Work For You When one decides to homeschool, there is so much to consider, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. You may feel confused about what to expect and how homeschooling […]

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Special needs children and return to in person learning

This year has been extremely tough for special needs students because they have missed out on so much this past year(like everyone else). The only difference is “most everyone else” do not struggle with the day to day living skills that we all take for granted and need extra help. Now add academic, community services, […]

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Spotlight on autism parents-maintaining balance in your other relationships

By Rachel Evans Autism parents don’t have it easy. You are faced with many more challenges than parents of children without autism do. However, in all of the efforts you are making to take good care of your child, it’s easy to forget that you need to maintain a healthy balance within your other relationships […]

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some tips for your homeschooler before college

*There are affiliate links in the post below. Read my Affiliate Disclosure Policy. Families have homeschooled their children throughout history. Homeschooling fell out of fashion when modern public schools were developed, until homeschooling began again in the early 1980s. Since that time some of those homeschool graduates have continued their education, but it hasn’t always […]

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parenting autism-being your child’s Primary resource

By Sandra Sinclair Don’t be Afraid of the Myths and Misconceptions about Autism. Mini GPS Tracker Parents often feel sad, afraid and confused when they learn their child has an autism spectrum disorder, and It’s no wonder — autism is often portrayed as a grim, lifelong disability, from which there is no hope of recovery. […]

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When is the right time to stop accommodating your special needs child?

National Autism Resources is the leading online resource for information, advice, toys, gifts, educational products and more. Every Year we have to usually get on our local school district to continue to accommodate for our son, especially when he is having a challenging time, whether it is about opening his locker to if the Gen Ed […]

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national friendship day

National Friendship Day National Friendship Day History, Celebration Ideas, Facts, Significance, and More info The origin of National Friendship Day can be traced back to America. The story behind National Friendship Day celebrations dates back to August First Sunday, Ireland when King William IV established the annual Claddagh Pageant. While celebrating the friendship between the […]

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Is a family business right for your special needs teen?

NOTE: If you click on any of the links or banners below, I will earn a small commission. To learn more ready my Affiliate Disclosure Policy. Thanks for your support. Should your teen get a job? Perhaps. If you have the perfect situation and your teen is excited about the opportunity, then go for it. […]

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Team sports for your special needs child?

Although all kids are different, I will share with you my views on sports and kids with special needs. If your child is having difficulties socially in school, you may be tempted to sign him or her up for basketball or soccer with the other kids. Just make sure that the team sports is one […]

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tips for back to school shopping on a budget

Back to School Shopping! Whether your child is starting first grade or heading off to college, back-to-school time can wreak havoc on your wallet. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to. From shopping for clothes and desk accessories to computers and dorm-room furniture, it’s important to plan ahead. If you don’t, your bills could be sky high. […]

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Accredited homeschools are they right for you?

Your home school curriculum can also incorporate your own religious and moral beliefs, something that no one but you can teach your own child. By taking control of a child’s education a parent can shape that child’s value system better than any other way. NOTE: If you click on any of the links or banners […]

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tips to keep your children safe this summer

NOTE: If you click on any of the links below in this post, I will earn a small commission. To find out more how this works, please read my Affiliate Disclosure Policy. Thanks for your support. Nearly 800,000 children are reported missing each year in the United States. If you’re a parent or guardian, the […]

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Turning homework from stressful to successful for an autistic child

Turning Homework From Stressful to Successful For an Autistic Child By Harsha Goel An autistic child presents unique challenges to schools, teachers, and homework; therefore, they face difficulties to achieve what they want. A survey reveals that about 1 in 68 children suffer autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD is a developmental disorder that causes social […]

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Autism behavior: ways to beat the summer blues

Autism Behavior-Ways to Beat The Summer Blues! By Craig Kendall Given the nature of autism behavior, summer can actually be more difficult for kids with autism than most. In fact, many parents with kids who have autism dread the start of summer. Why? Summer wrecks with kids’ routine. Summer is full of endless days with […]

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A New Teaching method for autistic individuals

With the prevalence of autism in the United States, one company is hoping its unique reading system will be a boon to parents seeking new ways to help their autistic children develop reading skills. About 1 percent of the world population has autism spectrum disorder. Prevalence in the United States is estimated at 1 in […]

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Autism and holiday breaks: designing a vacation activity schedule

By Jeffrey A Young Extended breaks from a routine can be refreshing and rejuvenating for many of us. That being the case, it is often comforting to fall back into your own pattern of daily life. Some of those affected by autism, though, have a very tough time adjusting to changes in their schedules and […]

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5 Tracking Tools to utilize for loved ones with special needs or dementia

GPS Tracker Hidden in a Cute Stuffed Animal Mini GPS Tracker Mini GPS tracker under 3 in. long & weighs less than 2.7 oz! Up to 14 day battery life! Geozone Boundary Guard Alerts Included SOS Location Alert Button Enabled Comes with a Velcro loop pouch, keychain & lanyard. Ensure the safety of your loved […]

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5 Mid Winter break activities to do during a pandemic

Good Afternoon(or Morning/Evening), We are approaching Mid Winter Break over here in the Northwest and although I am super excited to get a well deserved break, we have been gridlocked because of COVID-19 for about a Year. So looking for safe social distancing activities aren’t hard, but it can be challenging in some instances. But […]

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8 Virtual zoo and aquarium tours you can see right now!

By AnnaLiese Burich If you’re not lucky enough to have immediate access to cute and/or majestic animals—whether it’s in the form of pets or scenic views outside your window—you could probably use a little dose of wildlife right now. Luckily, zoos and aquariums across the nation are now offering livestreams of their animals and tons of themed (and educational!) […]

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HOW TO UTILIZE TALENTS AND SKILLS OF AUTISTIC INDIVIDUALS

How to Utilize Talents and Skills of Autistic Individuals By Md Mahtazul Haque Most of the individuals with autism have some latent talents and skills in some particular fields. The parents need to find out and utilize those latent talents and skills to make them self-dependent. If the talents of the autistic children can be […]

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History Lesson for Valentine’s Day

The theories on some pagan traditions are closer explanations of how the Valentine’s Day history emerged. Most people opted for the religious theory of February 14th’s origin. Some historians and archeologists consider three theories explaining the origins of this universal celebration of love and romance. However, only two of the three theories link the day […]

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Parenting Styles that Don’t Work with An Autistic Child

By Lisa Jo Rudy Bringing up a child with autism can be challenging, and, in some cases, overwhelming.1 Children with autism don’t communicate, play, or behave like their neurotypical peers, and their behaviors can be confusing, frustrating, or frankly upsetting to parents. At the same time, children with autism have strengths and abilities that can only emerge when […]

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Help Your Kids Maintain Their Mental Health During the Coronavirus Pandemic

By Shalini M Although physical isolation is having a negative impact on kids learning, the effect of the pandemic on mental health also needs our attention. According to health professionals, physical isolation is putting a lot of strain on kids as well as young people. Since they cannot meet their friends to take part in […]

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Movies and Munchies-Finding Connection Points With Your Autistic Child

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How Goal-Setting Can Help Your Kids

By Winsome Coutts Ever thought about Goal Setting for Kids? Goal setting is one of the most important skills that a person can learn, and the earlier this skill is learned, the more chances there are for successful outcomes in a person’s life. Adults know that goal setting is all about planning, making progress with […]

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Autism and Holidays: 10 Tips for Enjoying Holidays with your Autistic Child

Autism and Holidays – 10 Tips For Enjoying Holidays With Your Autistic ChildBy Deborah Lee The holidays are a special time to share with family and build memories. This can be very difficult for families with an Autistic child. You can still have an enjoyable celebration, it just means that as a parent you will […]

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Cooking Skills and Life Skills

In everything that we do as parents, we are either cooking or doing something in the home that is a skill that most children need to survive in this crazy world. A strong foundation of life skills prepares most kids for independence and success. Recently, our autistic son completed one of his general education classes […]

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Give Your Child Life Skills for a Lifetime

Many parents struggle with how to put their child on a fast track to success, and one such solution is not usually far from home. It is your local martial arts school. How will martial arts change your child’s life? The difference could be, as simple as, keeping your child away from peer pressure that […]

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Homeschool and Covid-19: What’s the Problem?

By John H Hitchcock Let’s look beyond the mask. Homeschool parents and students must be looking at the problems traditional schools are facing with no small degree of wonderment. As homeschool families require minimal change in their routine, classroom teachers are scrambling to find the balance between in-person and online learning. Of course some change […]

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Bake Up Some Cookies for the Holidays and Family Fun!

There’s lots of reasons parents are baking with their kids these days. But more importantly, baking with children is a great way to spend time with them and to teach them life skills at the same time you’re all having fun. Join today, and save 10% on any new subscription. Baking cookies with any or […]

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When Is it Too late for a Child to Start Homeschooling?

People choose to homeschool for religious reasons, not subjecting their children to many new schools if they move a lot, or having a child with health issues that could be made worse by attending public school. For whatever the reason, homeschooling is a great option. Homeschooling does not have to begin when a child first […]

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Meeting Expectations as An Autistic Employee

Meeting Expectations As an Autistic EmployeeBy George David Williams For thousands of autistic adults everyday is an opportunity to prove themselves. The testing fields are business organizations all across the nation with employees on the autism spectrum. For adults on the spectrum fortunate enough to be gainfully employed, the path is filled with obstacles. Consider […]

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Family Routines to Help Virtual Learning Work for You

When one decides to homeschool (distance learning), there is so much to consider, it’s easy to feel like your life has been turned upside down. Along with being overwhelmed, you may feel confused about what to expect. How will homeschooling/distance learning affect your daily lives? You may choose to create a schedule for everyone to […]

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5 Tips for a Winning Parent-Teacher Relationship

The research is clear: Students perform better in school when their parents are actively involved in their education. “Teachers help students soar and make their hopes and dreams come true,” said Reg Weaver, president of the National Education Association. “And when parents are involved in their children’s education, they will go farther – and the […]

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10 Ways to Build Your Child’s Independence

1. Work on Vocational Skills In your child’s IEP, starting at or around age 14(age 16 in some states) your child should have vocational skills included on his or her IEP or Individual Education Plan. Make a list of his or her strengths, skills and interests and use them to guide the type of vocational […]

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Gifts for Children and Teens-Creative Jewelry Making Kits

Orange Art Box Children or teenagers love to be creative and make their own jewelry, this especially is true for children or teens on the spectrum. These types of kits or activities helps them practice their fine motor skills and hand eye coordination! What better way for them to express their skills than by providing […]

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Autism: What Causes It, And Can It Be Cured?

Autism is a disorder that is affecting more and more children. But with the right support, both academically, emotionally and physically many autistic children have been able to lead normal lives. School Anxiety Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by abnormal social interaction, communication ability, interest patterns, and behavior patterns. The symptoms of autism begin […]

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Spooky Recipes for Halloween

Spooky Recipes for Halloween Halloween is a great time for serving creative and “gross” foods. Kids’ parties and adult get-togethers can both benefit from some creepy food. Of course this year will definitely “look” different because of the pandemic but you can still have fun, just do it safely and keep social distancing in mind. […]

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First Day of School is Wednesday…fingers crossed

We finally were able to get our son’s schedule worked out before the first day of school. I am staying up into the wee hours of the night making sure his schedule is laminated onto his binder and everything is just right….only to realize right before dinner that I forgot to include lunch time on […]

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Autism and Marriage

Autistic Children and the Strain on Marriage Unfortunately, in modern times, many marriages end in divorce or separation, but when you have an autistic child. , the statistics are even higher. No matter how unconditional you both love your special needs child or children, autism is challenging! This puts strain on any marriage and is […]

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Personal Pizza Bake (Life Skills)

Who doesn’t love pizza? My mom used to make this for me when I was a child, and I’ve passed it on to my kids. It is simple, easy, and delicious. I also like that it uses English muffins, which makes it economical and versatile. I hope you have a chance to try this recipe […]

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Fried Rice Recipe (Life Skills)

Hello everyone, We make this a lot in our household because it is easy to prepare. This has a few more steps and ingredients than previous recipes, but the pictures help as well as the steps involved. Thanks so much for taking a look and hopefully trying this recipe out with your family. NOTE: If […]

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