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Three tips from @Fatherly to handle aggressive outbursts from your child with autism: 1. Cool It Down, 2. Debrief, But Later, 3. Have and Use a Script. fatherly.com/health/autism-… #autism #autismspectrumdisorder #ASD #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting

California library uses robots to help kids with autism learn and connect with the world around them cbsnews.com/news/californi… via @CBSMornings

Happy 4th of July! Taking your child to see fireworks? @autismspeaks tips: • Prep your child in advance • Focus on the fun • Bring favorite items • Create a defined special space • Consider headphones • Ensure your child knows how to ask for a break autismspeaks.org/expert-opinion…

Bedroom design tips from @healthnews to help children with autism enjoy their bedroom. healthnews.com/health-conditi… #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismsupport #autismspectrumdisorder #asd #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismfamily #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting

Regulating emotions can be tough for children with autism. Per @PsychToday, emotional regulation is critical to ensuring emotional wellness. Strategies include CBI, mindfulness, and self-soothing techniques. #asd #autism psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nurtur…

Neurodiversity embraces differences and advocates that there are many ways to think, behave, & learn. Per @Verywell, neurotypical people think, perceive, & behave in what’s considered the norm, and neurodivergent people may have developmental differences. verywellhealth.com/what-does-it-m…

With summer heat fast approaching, tips from @autismspeaks to help your child's heat sensory sensitivity: Summer-Friendly Fabrics; Frozen snacks; Stay Hydrated; Cool Baths and Showers; Ice Packs and Washcloths; Water Activities; Shaded or Indoor Activities autismspeaks.org/blog/12-ways-b…

Catherine Lord is a distinguished professor of psychiatry for the @dgsomucla, and a renowned clinical psychologist. She’s led the development of key diagnostic tests for autism: ADOS, ADI-R, and the SCQ. Listen in at doi.org/10.53053/NYLK3… via @Spectrum #ASD #Autism

Mesa, Arizona: The US' first @IBCCES certified autism-friendly city bbc.com/travel/article… via @bbc_travel #autism #autismawareness #autismacceptance #autismsupport #autismspectrumdisorder #asd #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismfamily #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting

As Nat'l Water Safety Month ends, we re-share valuable swim & water safety tips from @autismspeaks: 1. Start Early; 2. Sign Up for Swim Lessons; 3. Emphasize the Danger of Water; 4. Take Precautions; 5. Spread the Word. autismspeaks.org/tool-kit-excer… #autism #autismawareness #ASD

During #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, learn from @UCDMINDINST experts on how mindfulness can be powerful self-care for parents, especially those who have children with autism, ADHD and other neurodevelopmental disabilities: ucdavis.health/3IHP6el

Laughter relieves stress, lifts moods, and boosts immunity. Remember the power of a feel-good laugh!

Cost of caring for a person with autism over their lifetime: est. $1.4M (@autismspeaks). Spend on child’s care AND save for own well-being? 1. Detail what’s important for child’s care; 2. Establish goals (date & dollar specific) for child’s needs and own. investmentnews.com/financial-stra…

@autismspeaks partnered with the Nat'l Autism Data Center @DrexelUniv to launch “Autism by the Numbers”, a centralized hub of autism data and services to give families & practitioners visibility into autism services, outcomes, and policies. forbes.com/sites/jennifer… #asd #Autism

Evidence supports early autism intervention. 18-mos olds who get personalized intervention show greater gains in expressive language, social comms, & daily living skills than kids w/ autism who begin at ~27-mos old, per a new study in @SageJournals spectrumnews.org/news/autism-in… #ASD

Why Autism Rates Are Rising per @PsychToday : Greater Awareness; Changing Diagnostic Criteria; Increased Services Availability; Parental Age; More Premature Babies psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/parent… #autism #asd #autismspectrum #autismlife #autismfamily #autismdad #autismmom #asdparenting

"Every single time we go outside the house, there's something. There's a comment, there's a remark, there's a mean stare. And you feel alone a lot, and our family feels alone a lot," said Tiffany Hammond, author of ‘A Day With No Words’. wbur.org/npr/1174982594…

Autism can display in infancy and usually appears w/in the first three years of life. Per @healthnews, in young kids, signs include: poor social interaction; poor verbal & nonverbal communication skills; repetitive movements; unusual behaviors. healthnews.com/family-health/…

"The beauty of his spectrum -- call it a disorder if you will, I disagree with you -- he knows nothing of irony. [...] He's the happiest person and is, in my life and many others', also the manifestation of love" shares actor Brendan Fraser about his son popsugar.com/family/brendan…