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Supporting Your Other Children… Brothers and sisters of children with autism frequently face their own challenges. Much more may be expected from these siblings. They often need help understanding the emotional reactions they are experiencing as a result of the many changes occurring in their lives. This support is essential to their future well-being. Some things your other children may be struggling with: Young children may … attention and give simple instructions. It's also important to praise all your children when they play well together. Find sibling support groups that can help them build friendships and relate to other peers who have a sibling with autism. …

Funding for Residential Support Services… Most families cannot afford to privately support an adult with significant behavioral and/or medical needs. Therefore, it is critical to consider the support services that the individual will need to determine if appropriate and sufficient funding is available. Families …

Pool and water safety for lifeguards … the pool or have other communication differences, so they may not hear the whistle.   Swimming facility owners can support autistic swimmers as well by communicating safety rules in different ways to ensure understanding, … are visual learners understand the rules.   Teaching their lifeguarding and other staff about supporting an autism-friendly swimming experience can help make sure their pool is a safe and comfortable environment for …

Autistic burnout: When navigating a neurotypical world becomes too much… discussed experience, especially in those who have learned to mask their autistic traits to the point that their true support needs are not recognized. Neurotypical people can experience burnout, too, often in relation to high-stress jobs or … from autistic burnout Preventing or recovering from burnout involves a combination of reducing demands and increasing supports. It may take some trial and error to find strategies that work for you. Here are some considerations: If you feel …