Thoughtful guidance on building emotional safety, routines, and connection in your home. Updated regularly with real-family stories and tools.
October 24, 2025 | By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
For a parent of an autistic child who frequently elopes (wanders)—often driven by a sensory need (seeking or escaping), a desire for a special interest,…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 5 min read
Positive reinforcement—the act of providing a desirable consequence after a desired behavior to increase the likelihood of that behavior happening again—is the cornerstone of almost…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 2 min read
A shutdown is a profound experience of withdrawal, not an act of defiance. It is the nervous system’s ultimate defense mechanism when a highly sensitive…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
One of the central challenges of autism is engaging in reciprocal play interactions—the back-and-forth, shared enjoyment, and give-and-take that defines social connection. For an autistic…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
For a child on the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the world can feel like a relentless assault on the senses. Sounds are too loud, lights…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
Toileting is a skill built on predictability, but when you are supporting an autistic child with irregular bowel movements, the standard “take them every hour”…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
Parenting a child with extreme food aversions is an exhausting, worrying cycle. When a child’s restrictive eating rises to the level of ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
The end of the school day, the shift from the structured environment of the classroom to the more relaxed but often less predictable environment of…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
One of the most concerning and frightening situations a parent can face is when a child with autism suddenly stops communicating verbally—a phenomenon known as…