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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


Transform Your School Year: 2 Game-Changing Strategies for Success!
Imagine starting the new school year with two simple strategies that could completely transform your classroom dynamics and make a world...
Staci Neustadt
Aug 8, 20241 min read


Navigating Control: Understanding Demanding Autistic Kids
Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents of autistic children and professionals find challenging: dealing with demanding...
Staci Neustadt
Jul 31, 20242 min read


Understanding Transitions Through the Autistic Lens: Strategies for Support
"When it comes to transition, if I have to shift from doing something like watching (visual) to language (listening/talking) because...
Staci Neustadt
Jul 24, 20241 min read


Understanding Your Autistic Child: How Parental Expectations Impact Behavior
As loving and caring parents, it's natural to feel upset and frustrated when challenging behaviors arise. We want to help our children...
Staci Neustadt
Jul 17, 20241 min read


Listen To Who I Am
I have seen it firsthand. When I work with a client whose family accepts their child's differences in communication and unique interests...
Staci Neustadt
Jul 10, 20241 min read


Teaching Give and Take: Building Strong Relationships
As human beings, we all want to feel connected with others. Our mission is to help you connect with autistic individuals through...
Staci Neustadt
Jul 3, 20241 min read


Understanding Arousal, Energy, and Emotions: Key Differences Explained
Listen here to learn more about arousal vs energy vs emotion in autism. I'm sure occupational therapists know the answer to this, but as...
Staci Neustadt
Jun 26, 20242 min read


Embracing Neuro-Strengths: A Therapist's Journey to Connect with Autistic Clients
In my early twenties, fresh out of UW-Madison, I embarked on a cross-country move (to get out of the cold WI winters:). I quickly got a...
Staci Neustadt
Jan 29, 20242 min read


Joyful connections through play!
We all want to feel connected with our children. But sometimes we get so involved in trying to “fix” something because someone told us...
Staci Neustadt
Dec 13, 20232 min read
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