How to Start Potty Training? 5 Steps to Get Started for Children with Autism (Even If You’ve Tried Before!)
Many children with autism or developmental delays don’t show classic potty readiness signs—but that doesn’t mean they’re not capable of learning. With the right approach, you can start building the foundation for successful potty training today. Potty training isn’t all or nothing; early prep steps like sitting on the toilet for a few seconds, practicing […]
Emotional Regulation for Kids with Autism: Insights and Tools from Suzanne Tucker at Generation Mindful
✅ Emotional regulation starts with the adult. You are your child’s outsourced prefrontal cortex—especially if they’re nonverbal or functioning at a toddler level. ✅ Stop teaching emotions out of order. Teaching a non-speaking child to label “happy” or “sad” with flashcards won’t work if they haven’t yet experienced co-regulation and emotional safety. ✅ Time-ins trump […]
Doctors and Autism: 4 Steps to Prepare Your Child for Appointments Without Meltdowns
Doctor visits are often tough due to sensory sensitivities, language delays, and past trauma—but they don’t have to stay that way. Systematic desensitization (gradual exposure + reinforcement) is the most effective strategy to prepare your child. Emergency room visits can go more smoothly with a 1-page summary sheet, a prepared go-bag, and calm-inducing strategies. https://youtu.be/79J6tNfzIdw […]
Speech Therapy at Home: Tips from Dr. Mary Barbera from the SpeakJoy Parent Academy
Discover how to turn everyday routines into powerful speech therapy sessions at home—no clinic required. Explore the benefits of speech therapy at home, including more learning opportunities, stronger parent-child connection, and faster progress through daily practice. Get access to the 10-minute BECA™ assessment to find your child’s starting point and start seeing real progress fast. […]
Functional Medicine and Autism: Denise Voight on Key Nutrients, Blood Tests to Ask For, and the Link Between Zinc, Nutrition, and Behavior
✅ What is functional medicine and autism? It’s a root-cause approach that looks at the whole child—body and brain. Understanding functional medicine can help kids with autism. ✅ Zinc and autism are closely linked, especially in kids with sensory issues, gut problems, or immune dysregulation. ✅ Nutrition and autism go hand-in-hand: what a child eats—or […]