Brittany Marie

Did you know that restful sleep is essential to raising a healthy child on the spectrum? It’s so critical that many autism experts believe sleep can be a vital key to unlocking a neurodivergent child’s full potential. When children on the spectrum get enough sleep, they focus and learn more effortlessly. This can significantly improve outcomes for important therapies […]

The holiday season is often a time of great joy and happiness for most people. However, for parents of neurodivergent children, autism and the holidays can be complex and include many unique challenges. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) affects how people interact, communicate with others, and behave, which can make the holiday season difficult. In this blog post about autism and the holidays,

The world is in a complete panic over COVID-19. This is obvious to almost everyone living through this challenging time. For many parents of children with autism, the intensity of the covid terror can be magnified times ten, making life feel impossible to navigate. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can make any situation more complex, and

There has been a substantive increase in autism rates over the years, making it a global matter that affects every community worldwide. According to the CDC, 1 in 44 children will be identified as being on the autism spectrum. Considering these trends and research, many experts expect a continued increase in autism prevalence as time progresses. So, what does

Did you know that girls with autism are often overlooked? It’s a huge problem. Overlooking girls with autism produces stress for many families left underserved and without the valuable resources needed to raise healthy neurodivergent children. As a result, entire communities suffer. Without an appropriate diagnosis, society and educational systems struggle to support a neurodivergent child’s developmental needs and expression. Helping

Sensory issues and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) affect many children and families daily. These children struggle with sights, smells, tastes, and textures. This can make everyday life very difficult for them and their families. ABA therapy is an approach that is very effective in addressing sensory difficulties. This blog post will discuss ten ways ABA therapy can help children with

Raising a teenager with autism can bring on a lot of anxiety and uncertainty for many families. This period of life is often full of significant changes, like moving out of a childhood home to starting college or finding a job. It can be difficult for those on the autism spectrum to navigate these personal

Mindfulness and autism may not seem to have much to do with each other, but the practice of quieting the mind and becoming present, known as mindfulness, has become more prominent in every level of our society. From kindergarten teachers to Google executives, mindfulness is popular. Mindfulness most commonly refers to the practice of becoming

It’s that time of year again when ghosts, goblins, and witches are in full force, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have an autism-friendly Halloween! For many children, Halloween is their favorite holiday. But it can be a little trickier for those on the autism spectrum to enjoy. It’s no secret that autism can make

Helping your child with autism make friends can be a challenging experience for a parent. Kids on the autism spectrum, even those who experience milder symptoms, often struggle to make friends and establish relationships. Some people believe that children with autism always want to be alone, but that is not the case. Their isolation is