Moving through the phases of care for loved ones with ASD. My story.
Finding the right caregiver for a loved one with ASD is a necessary but sometimes overwhelming process. Here's my journey and some resources to help you.
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MAP is a community dedicated to giving people a place to begin their journey on the Autism Spectrum; a place to find answers, direction and peace of mind.
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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.
We love horsing around! Maci’s adventure with hippotherapy & therapeutic riding
Maci is thriving on hippotherapy. It's helping her develop key neuromotor skills. Learn more!
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.
Books for children with ASD
This is a list of books for children with autism by TopPTSA.
The Arc@School
The Arc@School has created an advocacy curriculum that provides the basic information to support students and families in navigating the special education system
Summary of Educational Rights
A summary of the educational rights for students in the United States.
Seattle Theatre Group – Sensory Friendly Productions
Sensory-friendly performances are designed to provide a supportive and judgment-free environment for people affected by sensory processing challenges so they may enjoy the shared experience of live theatre.
Autism Travel Directory
This directory was created Autism Travel to provide families and individuals with easy access to destinations and attractions that are trained and certified in autism and special needs care.
IBCCES Accessibility Card
The IBCCES Accessibility Card (IAC) is designed to help individuals with cognitive disorders or physical impairments identify and receive helpful accommodations at certified attractions worldwide.
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.
The Difference Between Naturopath & Homeopath
The main differences in a homeopath vs a naturopath doctor is the recommended course of treatment and the qualifications earned by the doctor.
Autism Nutrition Research Center
The ANRC is dedicated to researching new dietary and nutritional support for ASD.
FARE: Food Allergy Research & Education
FARE’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the health of individuals with food allergies, and to provide them hope through the promise of new treatments.
What You Need to Know About Food Dyes: #good #bad #ugly
The colors are bright and pretty, but artificial dyes in our food can have real life consequences. Learn more.
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.
A Sensory Life
This website is packed full of free sensory resources and tools for understanding sensory signals.
We love horsing around! Maci’s adventure with hippotherapy & therapeutic riding
Maci is thriving on hippotherapy. It's helping her develop key neuromotor skills. Learn more!
Nurturing Water Therapies
Nurturing Water Therapies’ mission is to nurture the human body and spirit of those who are health challenged.
Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center
Seattle Children’s Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center offers lifelong learning for people 18 and older with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disabilities.
Healthy Kids, Happy Kids
Healthy Kids, Happy Kids is an online resource for trusted kids’ health advice, fun tips, random thoughts and adventures with Dr. Elisa Song.
Northwest Center
Northwest Center is a leader in advancing equal opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
Moving through the phases of care for loved ones with ASD. My story.
Finding the right caregiver for a loved one with ASD is a necessary but sometimes overwhelming process. Here's my journey and some resources to help you.
Care.com
Care.com is an online resource that allows you to search and find caregivers for loved ones with special needs.
Sittercity for Special Needs
An online way to find special needs care.