Autism Dad Advice on Denial, Grief, and Life | Interview with Dr. Charles Barbera
My husband, Dr. Charles Barbera, remembers how Lucas was diagnosed a little differently than I do, but we have a delightful conversation talking about some of the challenges of navigating an autism diagnosis for our oldest child. As a physician and an autism dad, I appreciate Charles’s perspective on our journey together.
Positive Growth Mindset Tips for Parents
If you have a child with autism, some days are harder than others. And sometimes we let the hard days and the stress take over. We may have a difficult time thinking of the positives or having a growth mindset. I recently spoke with parent coach Len Arcuri and he discussed with me how important […]
Autism Transition Strategies: 5 Steps to Smoother Transitions
You might be wondering why children with autism have such a hard time transitioning from one activity to another. So I’m here to tell you that we all have trouble with transitions. I’ll be providing you with some autism transition strategies to help your child or clients with autism. Each week I provide you with […]
Professional Collaboration with Parents | Interview with Ria & Kristen
When parents and professionals collaborate to create a therapy plan, they’re able to powerfully amplify the work that they do alone. Ria and Kristen have worked together to help Ria’s son adjust and thrive with ABA therapy, and in the last year have seen rapid improvements in his language and behavior.
Autism Parent Interview with Eileen P.
At twenty-three months old, Eileen’s son wasn’t even talking. Concerned about his development, she took him to a pediatric specialist who shrugged off her concerns about OT and speech therapy. Like many parents, Eileen’s insistence on better therapy services immediately has yielded a marked improvement in her son’s speech.