My friend Mitch Leppicello, LICSW, has 30 years of experience with autistic kids and their families. He’s here to share some tips for managing the transition to summer.
Category: Guest Post
Nov 20 2018
Resources to Help Kids with #Autism Develop Emotional Regulation
Resources to Help Kids with Autism Develop Emotional Regulation By Dr. Jason Kahn Children with autism often struggle with emotional regulation. Building these skills is part of growing up, no kid is born with these skills. However, for kids with autism, these challenges can often be more acute, leaving parents looking for resources and wondering …
Apr 12 2018
(PSA) Why Swimming Lessons are Critical for Kids on the #Autism Spectrum
Why Swimming Lessons are Critical for Kids on the Autism Spectrum By: Michael Morris, Goldfish Swim School Everybody in the pool! Yes, that really means everybody. It is widely recognized that all kids need swim lessons. In fact, the American Red Cross says that the number one thing that parents can do to keep kids …
Aug 18 2017
How to child-proof your kitchen
As with any guest post, the views and opinions don’t necessarily reflect those for The Autism Dad blog. Guest Post by Jack Carter Child-proofing can seem like a hard task, but it is so incredibly important. If your youngster is quickly realizing the fascination of switches and just about everything else; it is time to …
Aug 18 2017
The essentials for a camping trip with Autistic children
As with any guest post, the views and opinions don’t necessarily reflect those for The Autism Dad blog. Guest Post by Jack Carter The thought of planning the perfect camping trip can be very daunting when you need to take various circumstances into consideration. Regular outings can be hard for families with an autistic child, …
May 02 2017
Resolving Conflicts When You Disagree About Parenting
Parenting is definitely not for the faint of heart. Just when you think you know what you are doing, your child throws you for a loop. Hiding homework. Trying to get out of chores. Getting out all the paints and… you get the idea. What makes things harder is when you and your spouse don’t …
Apr 28 2017
How to decide if homeschooling is right for your child with #Autism
Photo via Pixabay by Theresa_Quagraine Deciding whether or not homeschooling is right for your child on the autism spectrum is difficult, and it’s not something to be entered into lightly. There are many things to consider–including whether you’ll need to modify your home in any way–and taking over the way your child learns and receives information …
Nov 30 2015
How To Make the Holidays Fun For All The Family
How To Make the Holidays Fun For All The Family A Guest Post With decorations hanging in the malls and Christmas commercials already on TV, the holidays are here again. While Thanksgiving and Christmas are the perfect times to get the family together, not all families have the luck of living in the same …
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