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Whether it’s an exciting new situation or a hectic social space, people with autism can easily become overstimulated and feel overwhelmed. Sometimes you will have parents or caregivers around to help. At other times you’ll need to rely on yourself to push through your overstimulation. We have a few tips to calm overstimulation by focusing …

Meditation is something anyone can do, and yet many people don’t take advantage of this incredible mindfulness technique. We wanted to encourage more people to set aside time to breathe, so we created the 30-Day Mindfulness Meditation Challenge! Keep reading to learn more about autism and meditation. Meditation and Autism While there isn’t a lot …

Caregiving is incredibly rewarding, important work—but that doesn’t stop it from being stressful. As you work to provide loving assistance for your friend, family member, or client with autism, keep in mind these helpful tips to bring down feelings of anxiety and stress. Your friends at Ability Life Solutions are here to help with six …

Life on the spectrum involves navigating different social and sensory environments every day. This can feel overwhelming, and it’s why many autistic people experience high levels of anxiety.  Whether you feel nervous all the time, or you get a little antsy sometimes, we have an idea. You can exercise to treat anxiety on the spectrum. …

Everyone knows that physical activity is important, but did you know that it’s extra helpful for people with autism? All you need is some motivation and a pair of feet to enjoy: Stronger muscles Boosted immune system Less body fat and a healthier weight Improved mood and memory More sleep Reduced stress and anxiety On …

When we talk about better health, most people think about exercise and eating healthy foods. While those are both important, they’re less effective when you aren’t getting enough sleep. Sleep is a critical component of a healthy lifestyle because it gives our bodies time to rest, recharge, and replenish. Lack of sleep affects your physical …

Welcome to Ability’s “Let’s Get Healthy Together” Challenge. Each month we’ll challenge you to make a small change in your daily life over the course of a month. We promise that making these small changes will have a big impact and make a big difference in your overall health and the way we feel. Pick …

A new year gives us the opportunity to reflect on what we did in the past year, and focus on what we want to do in the future. One way to move forward is to set goals for yourself. We’re sharing some easy-to-follow steps for you to try, as well as some of our favorite …

We know that the holidays can be a difficult time for many of us, and Ability Life Solutions wants to help if you’re dealing with holiday blues. We’ve put together a list of our top video picks that offer solutions for managing depression and beating the holiday blues. Please click on the links below to …