Autism
Guides
Sensory-Friendly Summer Fun
Summer has arrived in all its splendor.
School is out, ice cream trucks have hit the road, pools have opened and the great outdoors...
Articles
Air Travel and Autism
If you have a child on the autism spectrum, you understand the importance of routine and structure in your child’s world.
You also understand...
Articles
5 Tips for Connecting with Kids on the Autism Spectrum
Nearly 1 in 59 children have an autism spectrum disorder, meaning there is a good chance that you and your family will meet a...
Articles
Making a Splash on the Spectrum
If you have a young child, you understand the importance of water safety and learning to swim. The moment a child can get out...
Special Needs
Including All in the Fun
We all have different abilities. Too often, focus is placed on what we can’t do. At Carmel Clay Parks & Recreation (CCPR) we believe...
Special Needs
Handling Public Meltdowns
“Imagine being in line at Target with two people in front of you and three people behind you. You’re stuck in that weird spot...
Autism
Burn Off That Energy!
Indiana weather is always changing, but all parents can predict at least part of the cold weather forecast – cooped up kids with a...
Autism
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Participates in Largest Autism Study Ever
"I wanted to help other families," says Amy McKeown-Boyne. "That's why we signed up for SPARK."
SPARK (Simons Foundation Powering Autism Research for Knowledge) is...
Autism
Supporting Families of Children with Autism During the Holidays
Let’s face it: Holidays can be hard for parents. While the idea of relaxing and reconnecting with family sounds great, the reality of upending...
Autism
Managing Your Expectations
Every parent of a child who has autism wants their child to be the best that they can be; to achieve maximum outcome. But...