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 | 2 min read
Sleep is often the biggest challenge facing families supporting an autistic child. Difficulty falling asleep, frequent night waking, and short sleep duration are common, and…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
Navigating the concept of personal space boundaries is inherently complex, relying heavily on subtle social cues—like body language and facial expressions—that a non-verbal child with…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
To an outside observer, a child screaming, crying, and thrashing in public may look the same whether it’s a typical temper tantrum or an autistic…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
A sensory room is a dedicated haven—a crucial space for an autistic child to self-regulate, de-escalate during a meltdown, or simply relax their over-stimulated nervous…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 2 min read
Caring for a highly dependent autistic child is a continuous, intensive act of profound love and dedication. It involves endless advocacy, constant vigilance, and navigating…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
It is every parent’s fear: seeing your child hurt, and knowing their unique challenges make them a prime target. When your child with autism struggles…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
Potty training is a significant developmental challenge for any family, but when you are working with a severely autistic child who resists routine changes, the…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
Hearing your autistic child speak, but only in lines from a movie, a commercial, or dialogue from a favorite book, is known as echolalia or…
| By clrzclrsvqbifoif_calmuser | 3 min read
It’s terrifying to witness: your child, seemingly asleep, is screaming, thrashing, and inconsolable, yet they aren’t truly awake and have no memory of the event.…