Are you struggling as an ASD caregiver during COVID? Let’s check in.
If you're like me, you have moments where this year gets to be too much. Here is what I have learned. I hope it helps you.
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Back to School during COVID……does no one care???
All parents of school age kids are being tested with remote learning, but parents of children with ASD face additional challenges. Here's how our family is coping.
Unmasking emotions: ASD in stressful times
Everyone is facing challenges in our world today. But, a recent experience with Maci brought me some much needed perspective and a reminder that what shows on her face may not be what she feels in her heart.
Resources
Browse our vetted providers, information and articles by category to offer the support and guidance you need.
What it means to “be” this New Year
My motto to "just be" in 2020 took on a new meaning. What I learned about Autism & grand mal seizures.
Stability Health Center
Many chiropractors simply adjust the spine to achieve short term pain relief, however at Stability Health Center, their unique approach to chiropractic care involves a custom treatment plan geared to produce permanent relief and complete wellness.
Dr. Wendy Shem Yeh
Dr. Yeh has been practicing optometry for over 20 years, providing eye and vision care emphasizing family practice, contact lenses, medical eye care, and surgical co-management.
Using Visual Strategies to Enhance Communication and Promote Literacy
Visual strategies are simply ways to provide information visually.
Back to School during COVID……does no one care???
All parents of school age kids are being tested with remote learning, but parents of children with ASD face additional challenges. Here's how our family is coping.
Telecubes
Telecubes is a virtual platform created to improve ABA services focused on maximizing Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) time.
Divergent Path Gaming
Divergent Path Gaming is an online, Autism Friendly, gaming program for youth, ages 11-18 years old.
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch
Saguaro Lake Guest Ranch joins a growing number of organizations in and around Mesa, AZ, to earn Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation.
Autism Resources – Children’s Books
Their children's books feature high quality pictures and stories that focus on subjects important to autistic children.
Blog: Dr. Nicole Beurkens
The latest information, strategies, and research on safe and effective approaches to help your child have better behavior, naturally.
What it means to “be” this New Year
My motto to "just be" in 2020 took on a new meaning. What I learned about Autism & grand mal seizures.
Stability Health Center
Many chiropractors simply adjust the spine to achieve short term pain relief, however at Stability Health Center, their unique approach to chiropractic care involves a custom treatment plan geared to produce permanent relief and complete wellness.
Top Lunchbox Picks for Back to School
A nutritionist and mom's picks for school lunchboxes.
Back to School Lunch Ideas – the Paleo Diet & a Checklist
A checklist for preparing school lunches for children on a paleo diet.
Paleo Magazine
Explore articles, recipes and resources related to the Paleo diet program.
doTERRA Essential Oils
doTERRA was built on the mission of sharing therapeutic-grade essential oils with the world.
Maxx Nutrition and Supplements
Maxx Nutrition is a grass roots company founded in 2006 with the principles that natural, organic, high quality and purity are necessary for people to attain the best ability to afford themselves with highest quality of life.
Restore – Pro-biotic supplement
Restore is a clinically proven dietary supplement to enhance gut health so good gut bacteria can flourish.
Rose Bowl Aquatics Center: Special Needs Programs
The Rose Bowl Aquatics Center offers several programs to meet the aquatic therapy and wellness needs of special needs clients.
Neuroplasticity and How Movement Reshapes the Brain: Article
This article explores studies that show the importance of rebuilding the brain-body connection.
Maci Does Neuro Fit
During the COVID-19 outbreak, we've had to get creative with Maci's therapies. The ability to go online with Neuro Fit, right from home, has saved the day.
The Profectum Event Calendar
The Event Calendar at Profectum offers a variety of online events to help parents and caregivers navigate challenging time.
Parenting Autism Summit – October, 2020
Thirty of the world’s autism and parenting experts and influencers have come together to share the most effective symptom management and parenting strategies for autistic kids.
Calm the Chaos Challenge – October 2020
Participate in a free challenge for parents raising young kids with challenging behaviors.
Are you struggling as an ASD caregiver during COVID? Let’s check in.
If you're like me, you have moments where this year gets to be too much. Here is what I have learned. I hope it helps you.
Bright & Quirky
Bright & Quirky's mission is to ease the struggle for bright and quirky kids and parents, help them self-actualize with the help of experts in the fields of mental health and education.
Holly Blanc Moses
Holly Blanc Moses, everyone's favorite behavior expert, shares her strategies to help children diagnosed with Autism and ADHD.