Guide to Introducing New Eyewear to an Autistic Child

The moment your child's optometrist suggests that your little one needs glasses, a whirlwind of emotions might engulf you. Elation that you've identified a way to improve their visual experience, but also apprehension about how your autistic child will adapt to this new change. When your daily life already involves various strategies to ensure your child feels safe and comfortable, adding eyeglasses can feel like introducing a wild card into the mix. In this article, we'll delve deep into ways to ease the transition and help your child embrace their new accessory with enthusiasm. Visual clarity can significantly impact an autistic child's ability to interact with the world. From reading expressions to engaging in learning activities, clear sight can open doors. But the journey to making glasses a natural part…

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Laurie Cramer On Autism Parenting and The Autism Society of Greater Akron (S1E03)

**Episode Description:** This week, join us as we dive deep with Laurie Cramer, Executive Director of The Autism Society of Greater Akron. From her heartfelt experiences as a parent to an autistic child, to the pivotal changes needed to uplift the autism community, this conversation is both enlightening and inspiring. Learn about the incredible ways the Autism Society is making a difference locally. Don’t miss out!

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Autism and Parenthood: Finding Strength in Challenges and Celebrating Victories

As a parent, your primary goal is to keep your child healthy, happy, and safe. However, when you are parenting a child with autism, you face unique challenges that require a different approach to parenting. From navigating therapy appointments to managing a child's special dietary needs, parenting a child with autism requires exceptional patience, understanding, and resilience. Picture credit In this article, we will discuss the challenges and rewards of being a parent to an autistic child, and how you can find strength in these challenges, celebrate your victories, and overcome the obstacles that come your way. Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder Every child with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) experiences the condition differently, and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to parenting children with ASD. However, understanding the key features and characteristics…

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Today’s Gentle Parenting Reminder

This week past week, there was an issue with Gavin’s transportation to and from work. His transport under the current plan expired last Friday and I didn’t know. Gavin is managing most of his life and all his supports work directly with him and I’m largely out of the loop. Gavin forgets to tell me things he’s supposed to and so I’m often learning about things at the last minute. I know how frustrating the autism parenting journey can be but don’t let that frustration blind you to any of the victories along the way.- Rob Gorski That’s a whole other topic for another day but we’ll get to that. I had to move my schedule around this week in order to drive him to work in the morning. His…

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