My ASD Child

  Autistic children often face significant challenges with emotional dysregulation, struggling to manage and express their emotions in socially acceptable ways. This can lead to intense emotional outbursts, heightened anxiety, and difficulties in transitioning between activities. Understanding these challenges is crucial in providing the necessary support to help these children navigate and regulate their emotions effectively. ==> Crucial Research-Based Parenting Strategies for Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism One of the foundational aspects of helping autistic children with emotional dysregulation is the creation of a structured and predictable environment. This strategy, along with others, has been proven to be effective. Establishing consistent routines and clear expectations can help reduce the child's anxiety and provide a sense of security, thereby contributing to emotional stability. This structured environment can be supplemented with sensory accommodatio...

Some parents grieve for the loss of the youngster they   imagined  they had. Moms and dads have their own particular way of dealing with the situation based on a number of factors (e.g., their personality style, life experiences and support systems, among others). Clearly there are a range of stages and coping techniques, such as denial, depression, anger and rationalization. Most families recognize, at least at some level, that there is something significantly wrong with their "special needs" youngster. To at last be given a name for it (i.e., ASD level 1,  or High-Functioning Autism) can be a relief. Certainly, having a clearer understanding of what is wrong affords the opportunity to obtain appropriate services, as well as to begin to think about the youngster in a different, and hopefully more helpful way. Grief— The grief surrounding the diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is compounded by tremendous confusion and uncertainty. Many moms and dads have littl...

  We wanted to create a support and education group for parents that is safe and confidential . So, we did! JOIN our new private group for parents, teachers and other care-givers of children and teens with ASD. Our staff will be providing "tailored parenting skills" in daily articles and videos. Feel free to post questions, too. Let's support one another as parents - and advocate for our special needs children.   ==> JOIN TODAY: Parenting Children & Teens on the Autism Spectrum: Support & Education   

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Resources for parents of children and teens on the autism spectrum:   ==>  How to Prevent Meltdowns and Tantrums in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==>  Parenting System that Reduces Defiant Behavior in Teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==>  Launching Adult Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: Guide for Parents Who Want to Promote Self-Reliance ==>  Teaching Social-Skills and Emotion-Management to Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder ==>  Parenting Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism: Parents' Comprehensive Handbook ==>  Unraveling the Mystery Behind High-Functioning Autism: Audio Book ==>  Crucial  Research-Based  Parenting Strategies for Children and Teens with High-Functioning Autism ==>  Videos for Parents of Children and Teens with ASD   ----------