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How to support your autistic child at home

Wondering how to support an autistic child at home? Learn some ways to adapt their environment and nurture their emotional health.

Resources for an Autistic Child: Find What’s Best for Your Child

Exceptional Lives supports families and offers tools, support, and resources to help your autistic child thrive at school and at home. Learn more.

“There’s no magic amount of knowledge”: A conversation with a neurodivergent mom raising an Autistic child

“There’s no magic amount of knowledge.” Listen along as I have a conversation with a neurodivergent mom raising an Autistic son.Interview by Christina Kozik with Nell Curran, Ph. D.

5 things to do if your autistic child needs an ambulance

If you are parenting an autistic child, you know that accidents and ambulances can be particularly overwhelming. Here’s what one mom did to make things easier on her child during an emergency. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Nell Curran

Need an ambulance for your autistic child? Here are 5 ways to make it easier on them.

I’m the mom of an autistic child. Here are 5 things I did to make it easier on him when he had an accident and needed an ambulance.

¿Necesitas una ambulancia para tu hijo autístico? Aquí están 5 medidas para hacérselo más fácil.

Yo soy una madre de un hijo autístico. Aquí están 5 cosas que hice para hacérselo más fácil cuando tuvo un accidente y necesitó una ambulancia.El conseguir ayuda de emergencia para tu hijo puede dar miedo. Esperamos que tu familia nunca necesite llamar al 911. Si eso pase, aquí están los tips y trucos que…

Is DIR Floortime right for my autistic child?

DIR Floortime is an approach to supporting autistic children, yet many parents of autistic children only know about ABA therapy. In this podcast, Julie McIsaac, Learning and Mental Health Consultant, talks about her experience as a certified DIR Floortime provider.Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac

What is DIR Floortime? Is it right for my autistic child?

Many families are drawn to Floortime because they want to understand why their Autistic child behaves a certain way. Here is my experience as a child therapist.

I am the parent of an autistic child. What will I learn from listening to autistic adults?

If you have the chance to learn more about what it is like to walk in your child’s shoes, why not take it? One of the best ways parents of autistic kids can understand our children’s experience is to listen to autistic adults. Narrated by Christina Kozik; Written by Julie McIsaac

I have an autistic child. What can I learn from autistic adults?

If you had the chance to learn more about what it is like to walk in your child’s shoes, why not take it? As parents, we turn to other parents walking in our shoes because we have shared experiences. It helps. But when it comes to understanding the experience of our kids, let’s turn to…

Autistic child or child with autism? Why identity-first language matters.

This is a fundamental value of Exceptional Lives. It is our mission to support families and caregivers of children with disabilities and to do this work effectively, we must do it respectfully. We must listen.

At-home learning resources for children with disabilities

Looking for at-home learning resources for children with disabilities? Our list of free tools and resources includes everything you need.

How you can support parents of a child with disabilities: holiday edition

Six ways to support parents of a child with disabilities at your holiday gatherings.

A Mother’s Journey of Advocacy and Acceptance: How to share an Autism Diagnosis | Meet Miranda and Magnolia

Meet Miranda Georgetown Riley, founder of the Magnolia Rose Foundation and mother  of Magnolia Rose Riley. At 18 months old, Magnolia was diagnosed with autism and while she did not exhibit all of the typical signs of autism, her mom knew that something was different because she was non-speaking. After getting a diagnosis, Miranda immediately…

¿Es mi hijo diferente? Seis pasos para evaluar el desarrollo de tu hijo

Quizás te estás preguntando: ¿Es mi hijo diferente? Si estás preocupado por el desarrollo de tu hijo, aquí están 6 cosas que puedes hacer

Alternatives to guardianship: Decision-making support for young adults with disabilities

Your child with a disability may need help making decisions as an adult. Read about 5 alternatives to guardianship that are less restrictive

Managing common behavior challenges of autism

Looking for help with your autistic kid’s behavior? Learn some ways to understand and manage some common behavior challenges of autism.

What is the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) in Special Education?

If your child has an IEP, or if you’re in the process of creating one, you’ve probably heard about the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The LRE is supposed to be guaranteed to special ed students by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). But it may seem complicated or ambiguous when you read the definition…

How to get the most out of health insurance for your child with disabilities

Learn how to get the most out of your health insurance to cover the needs of a child with a disability.

Becoming a parent advocate for Special Education | Meet Shubha and A: Finding a Way or Making One

Meet Shubha Balabaer, a parent advocate for special education and a Canadian residing in Brooklyn with their partner, toddler, and cat. Shubha's life is a delicate balance between their role as the Director of Operations for a non-profit organization and the demanding responsibilities of caring and advocating for their autistic child. Every day, Shubha needs…

Early Intervention in Autism | Meet Neda and Mason: You know your child best

Neda knew what to look for in her child’s development. Here’s how she decided early intervention in autism was the best choice for her son.

Life After Autism Diagnosis | Meet Maurice and Maurice Jr.: Autism is not the end of the world

Learn about Maurice's life after autism diagnosis with his father, who has dedicated his life to advocating for the autism community.

Autism and Social Interaction: Meet Johnny and Jonathan | Mastering Independence for Young Adults with Disabilities

Transitioning into adulthood can be a daunting experience, especially for those with disabilities related to autism and social interaction. Jonathan’s (who is autistic) parents took advantage of his father’s role at a local community college and enrolled their son as a part-time student to continue their journey to prepare him for life after high school.…

Meet Tanja and Andy: Preparing your child for the real world

Tanja and Andy made sure they were ready for the challenges of independence and autism.

Encontrando sentido a un nuevo diagnóstico de autismo

Cuando mi hijo fue diagnosticado, tuvo tiempo para encontrar sentido al autismo.  Pero aquí está lo bueno que aprendí por sorpresa