Self-Regulation: Tips to Calm Overstimulation
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...
Self-Care
30-Day Mindfulness Meditation Challenge
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,...
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...
Exercise to Treat Anxiety on the Spectrum
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...
Conquer Our 30-Day Walking Challenge
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...
Sleep Challenge for Better Health
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...
Water Drinking Challenge: Get Healthy
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...
Creating Goals for Yourself This Year
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...
Tips for Dealing with Holiday Blues
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...