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What You Should Know About Traveling With an Autistic Child
Are you planning on traveling with an autistic child? Good—you and your family deserve a vacation together! We are sharing a few helpful travel tips for autism that will make your trip a little easier. Read on to learn the steps you can take to help create a memorable vacation for you and your child …

What You Should Know as the Father of an Autistic Child
Being a parent is one of the greatest joys life has to offer—but being the father of an autistic child can bring special challenges for a parent. How can you balance the specific needs of your child while managing your own mental, emotional, and physical health? We’ve got some advice for fathers that will help …

How Art Therapy Can Help Autistic Children
Most people with ASD are visual thinkers, and children on the autism spectrum frequently express themselves with colorful artwork. By incorporating art therapy for autism, children can benefit in a variety of ways. Read on to learn how art therapy activities might benefit your child. “Art can permeate the very deepest part of us, where …

6 Ideas for Staying Calm and Reducing Caregiver Stress
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 …