You've finally scheduled an autism for diagnosis for your child only to be told you're on a waitlist. Learn how you can understand and help your child in the meantime.

Most people start their parenthood journey with a certain idea in their head about how they plan to parent. Much of this stems from how we ourselves were raised, what society models, and the inevitable anecdotal advice from other parents. As your child grows, those ideals may be challenged, both internally and externally. Not every child is the same, and therefore the way they are parented should be unique to them. Parenting a child with autism may genuinely require a differe

Anyone who has ever been around a child knows that they tend to have very big, ever-changing feelings. Emotions are a part of life for all of us, but for children with autism those feelings can feel amplified and more intense than they do for others. That intensity can quickly become overwhelming, especially when they don’t quite understand why they are feeling that way. Overwhelm can lead to meltdowns and challenging moments for both the child and their family or caregiver.