Will AAC Delay Speech? What Parents Need to Know
Parents are sometimes warned that a picture board, communication app or speech-generating device will make a child “lazy” or stop […]
Parents are sometimes warned that a picture board, communication app or speech-generating device will make a child “lazy” or stop […]
Elopement—when a child leaves a safe place or caregiver unexpectedly—can become an emergency within minutes. It is not “naughty behaviour.”
Predictability can make everyday life easier for many autistic children. A visual routine turns spoken instructions such as “get ready”
A shadow teacher can help a child participate in classroom routines, communicate needs and gradually become more independent. The right
Augmentative and alternative communication, or AAC, gives a person another way to express choices, needs, feelings and ideas. AAC may
Sleep difficulties can affect the whole family. Autistic children may struggle with winding down, sensory discomfort, anxiety, irregular routines or
Busy malls, clinics, weddings and parks can combine noise, crowds, waiting and unexpected changes. For an autistic child, that can
Toilet learning may take longer when a child has communication differences, constipation, sensory sensitivities or difficulty noticing body signals. Progress
A new class, teacher, building or timetable can create uncertainty long before the first school day. Transition preparation works best
Supporting an autistic child can bring joy, advocacy, appointments, financial pressure and constant decision-making—sometimes all in one day. Burnout is