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Creating an after-school routine that promotes safety and comfort can be just what your child needs to unwind after a trying day. Learn more from Bloom Behavioral Healthcare.

Pencils and folders and notebooks, oh my! Back-to-school shopping is an essential component to a new school year, filled with a list of traditional school supplies like backpacks, gluesticks, and safety scissors. These are all useful things, but as a parent to a child with autism, there may be additional items you consider adding. While not required, these things may help support communication or emotional regulation, making the school day go by more smoothly. Every child is unique, and you...

The countdown to a new school year is on. Many children are excited at the prospect of school starting, but others feel a little more uncertain. School brings a complete change in routine, unfamiliar faces, and a new set of expectations. This can create a lot of anxiety in children with autism who thrive on predictability. The transition from summer to school days can go a little more smoothly with thoughtful preparation, though. A Little Conversation Goes A Long Way Instead of waiting until...