Physical activity can defuse meltdowns quickly. A quick walk around the yard or a few jumping jacks can channel excess energy. Before outings, warm up together: “Let’s march in place.” […]
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During a meltdown, focus on your child’s breathing. Show them slowly inhaling and exhaling: “Breathe in… breathe out.” Count aloud to five with them. This shared rhythm can ease tension.
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Caring for a child with autism often means planning ahead. Create a quiet corner stocked with soft pillows, favorite books, or calming music. When you sense a tantrum brewing, maybe
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When your child with autism has a meltdown, take a deep breath first. Remind yourself that this behavior is communication; they might be scared, angry, or overwhelmed. Speak in a
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Grief doesn’t always look like tears. Sometimes it looks like silent stares, emotional numbness, or sudden irritability. You’re not crazy, you’re processing. You may be grieving the child you imagined
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You may not wear a cape, but make no mistake you are a hero. Every time you explain your child’s needs to a teacher, sit through another test, fight for
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Sometimes, the mental fog that comes with constant caregiving feels suffocating. You may forget who you were before the diagnosis, and guilt might creep in when you dare to wish
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Autism may have changed the shape of your dreams, but it has not stolen your capacity to love, to advocate, to rise again and again. You may look at other
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You didn’t ask for this diagnosis. You didn’t plan for sleepless nights or the weight of the unknown pressing on your chest. Sometimes, fear grips you; what will life look
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Today may feel like too much, another outburst, another judgmental stare from a stranger, another appointment that drained you emotionally and mentally. I want you to know: it’s okay to
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