Consistency is one of the strongest support tools for autistic children. Unpredictable rules, sudden changes, or shifting expectations can increase anxiety and cause behaviors that appear like resistance. Your consistency […]
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Autism is not one experience. It is a broad spectrum of strengths, challenges, sensory needs, and thinking styles. Some autistic children speak clearly but struggle socially. Others may use few
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At Bethelxafe Autism Foundation, we teach parents and caregivers that before a child can regulate their emotions, they often need a calm adult to guide them. This is called co
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At Bethelxafe Autism Foundation, we often meet parents who ask, “Why does my child flap their hands, pace, rock, hum, or tap repeatedly?” These actions are known as stimming, and
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Rejecting Stigma and Standing Strong in a Misunderstood World Dear Starters, I know how it feels to walk through markets, schools, and neighborhoods where every stare becomes a question and
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Finding Strength When Raising an Autistic Child Feels Lonely Dear Starters, Living in a world that moves too fast, with expectations that push everyone toward uniformity, can feel overwhelming when
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Dear Starters: Encouragement for Parents Raising Autistic Children in Nigeria I see you. The quiet moments when the world feels far away, the stares that linger too long, and the
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Dear Starters: Helping Autistic Children Adapt to New School Environments Transitions can be challenging for any child, but for autistic children, the shift to a new class or school can
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Dear Starters: Supporting Non-Speaking Autistic Children in Nigeria At Bethelxafe Autism Foundation, we emphasize that communication goes far beyond speech. Many autistic children in Nigeria may not use spoken words,
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Dear Starters: Preparing Autistic Teenagers for Adulthood in Nigeria At Bethelxafe Autism Foundation, we understand that as autistic children grow into teenagers, families face a new chapter filled with questions
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