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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...
Staci Neustadt
Feb 4, 20255 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 29, 20251 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...
Staci Neustadt
Jan 29, 20251 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 23, 20252 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 15, 20251 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 8, 20251 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 13, 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
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