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Autism and Elopement: Keeping Our Kids Safe This Fall
As the crisp air of fall settles in and the holiday season starts to peek around the corner, many families are preparing for gatherings,...
Martha Dillion
1 day ago2 min read
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10 Best Tips for Navigating IEP Meetings
It’s September—back-to-school season—and for many of us, that means one thing: IEP meetings.  Whether you’re brand new to the process or...
Martha Dillion
2 days ago2 min read
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Summer Break and the Silent Burnout No One Talks About
Summer break. For some parents, it’s a time of rest, beach trips, and backyard fun. But for many of us raising a child with autism, it’s...
Martha Dillion
Jul 82 min read
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In Person Meet Up! (Don't forget the kiddos)
IT’S HAPPENING! Our First In-Person Support Group Meet-Up is HERE! After the Anger & Angry Autism Mom are stepping out from behind the...
Martha Dillion
Jun 121 min read
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Stop Forcing. Start Exposing: Why Readiness Matters for Our Autistic Kids
As parents of autistic children, we carry a deep, often overwhelming desire to help our children thrive. We want them to eat a variety of...
Martha Dillion
Apr 302 min read
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Celebrating Autism Awareness Day: Meaningful Ways to Connect with Your Child and Family
Family celebrating National Autism Awareness Day at the Zoo Autism Awareness Day is a special opportunity to honor, educate, and...
Martha Dillion
Apr 14 min read
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Caregivers Support Group
Parenting a child with special needs is a journey filled with love, resilience, and unique challenges. While the experience can be...
Martha Dillion
Mar 282 min read
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Spring Break Blues
Spring break is coming soon, and its supposed to be a time of relaxation and fun, but for parents of autistic children, it can bring a...
Martha Dillion
Mar 272 min read
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5 Halloween Tips for fun Trick-or-Treating our way
Here are five tips to make trick-or-treating a fun and comfortable experience for special needs kids and their caregivers: Practice...
Martha Dillion
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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3 Steps to Unplug Your Child from Their Tablet Today
In today's tech-driven world, smart tablets and devices are everywhere, offering endless entertainment, learning, and, sometimes, a...
Martha Dillion
Oct 16, 20242 min read
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Why so angry?
As a parent of a child on the autism spectrum, I’ve walked a path that is often unspoken, shadowed by emotions that many of us are afraid...
Martha Dillion
Oct 14, 20244 min read
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Parenting Tips: Managing Anger & Frustration with Special Needs
Parenting a child with special needs can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it also comes with its own set of unique challenges....
Martha Dillion
Oct 12, 20242 min read
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Success Stories: Empowering Parents of Special Needs Children
Parenting a child with special needs can be both rewarding and challenging. It's a journey that often requires extra patience,...
Martha Dillion
Oct 12, 20242 min read
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