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

........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...

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

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

Imagine starting the new school year with two simple strategies that could completely transform your classroom dynamics and make a world...

Today, we’re diving into a topic that many parents of autistic children and professionals find challenging: dealing with demanding...

"When it comes to transition, if I have to shift from doing something like watching (visual) to language (listening/talking) because...

As loving and caring parents, it's natural to feel upset and frustrated when challenging behaviors arise. We want to help our children...

I have seen it firsthand. When I work with a client whose family accepts their child's differences in communication and unique interests...

As human beings, we all want to feel connected with others. Our mission is to help you connect with autistic individuals through...

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...

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...

We all want to feel connected with our children.  But sometimes we get so involved in trying to “fix” something because someone told us...