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My Story - Susan Golubock

This is my story about how commonly accepted implicit biases impact on individuals that society judges to be disabled. This is also a...

For Autistics

Staci Neustadt

Feb 45 min read

Why Gaining Attention Matters in the Classroom

If you’re an educator working with autistic students, you’ve probably experienced this challenge: 🔹 You give an instruction, but the...

Staci Neustadt

Jan 291 min read

From Ted...

What supports do you wish you had growing up? As an adult that wasn't diagnosed until my mid 30s, I wish there had been more screening in...

Stories From Autistics

Staci Neustadt

Jan 291 min read

Just Right Learning & Fear of Failure

Imagine this: you ask a student or your child to try something new. Instead of excitement or engagement, they freeze, shut down, or...

Staci Neustadt

Jan 232 min read

Offer Support, Not Blame

How often do we respond with frustration or blame when things don’t go as expected? For autistic individuals, this response can feel...

Staci Neustadt

Jan 151 min read

Driving Change in Autism Support for 2025

As we step into 2025, we’re excited to share our vision for creating meaningful change in how autism is understood and supported. At...

Staci Neustadt

Jan 81 min read

Rethinking Social Communication:

How Simple Shifts Can Strengthen Your Connection with Autistic Individuals You know that trying to change autistic communication isn’t...

Staci Neustadt

Nov 12, 20241 min read

Susan’s Journey to Self-Understanding & Advocacy

Imagine spending years trying to connect with the people around you, only to feel like you’re speaking a different language. Now, imagine...

Staci Neustadt

Nov 6, 20242 min read

Finding the Balance: Compassion and Accountability in Supporting Autistic Children

As caregivers, therapists, and educators, we often feel torn between compassion and setting firm boundaries when supporting autistic...

Staci Neustadt

Oct 30, 20242 min read

Building on Autistic Strengths

As parents, therapists, and educators, it's easy to get caught up in what an autistic individual can’t do based on typical development...

Staci Neustadt

Oct 23, 20241 min read

Why Saying "No" Can Lead to Meltdowns

........and What You Can Do Instead If you're working with or raising an autistic child, you've probably noticed how a simple "no" can...

Staci Neustadt

Oct 16, 20241 min read

Honoring All Communication

Why AAC Isn’t Just a Backup: Honoring All Forms of Communication.. When we think of communication, many of us focus on spoken language....

Staci Neustadt

Oct 9, 20241 min read

Beyond the Activity:

Connecting Autistic Learning to Real-World Goals As therapists, we often pour our energy into creating engaging and fun activities for...

Staci Neustadt

Oct 2, 20241 min read

Bridging the Gap

Understanding Autistic Communication Differences and Misunderstandings Have you ever had a conversation where it felt like you and the...

Staci Neustadt

Sep 25, 20241 min read

Exploring Motivation in Autistic Individuals

Susan often talks about how motivation is essential when it comes to supporting autistic individuals: identifying their motivation....

Staci Neustadt

Sep 18, 20242 min read

The Missing Signal To Asking For Breaks

Have you ever wondered why some autistic individuals don’t ask for a break—even when they’re clearly overwhelmed? It’s not just about...

Staci Neustadt

Sep 11, 20241 min read

Empowering Autistics: Making Decisions through Choices, Shared Control, and Problem-Solving

Are you confident in the choices you offer your autistic clients, or do you find yourself second-guessing? Making decisions can be...

Staci Neustadt

Sep 4, 20241 min read

Fishing for Friends: How to Use Special Interests to Build Meaningful Connections

Have you ever tried to connect with someone but ended up talking about something they clearly didn't care about? It's frustrating, right?...

Staci Neustadt

Aug 28, 20241 min read

Unlocking the Secrets of Non-Verbal Communication in Autism

As a teacher or therapist, have you ever felt like you're missing something crucial when interacting with your autistic students or...

Staci Neustadt

Aug 21, 20241 min read

Understanding Elopement in Autistic Children: Exploring the Why and How

Elopement, or the sudden act of running away, is a behavior that many parents and therapists with autistic children face. It's not just...

Staci Neustadt

Aug 14, 20241 min read