Communication Tips for Parents of a Nonverbal Child with Autism
Being the parent or caregiver to a nonverbal child with autism can be challenging, but we’re here to help you meet the challenge head-on. We have information on nonverbal autism...
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How to Cope with Sensory Processing Disorder in Autism
Whether you’re a parent looking to find out more about Sensory Processing Disorder or an autistic adult who thinks they have some symptoms of SPD, we’re here to help! Continue...
Best Toys for Autistic Toddlers
While autistic children may do some things differently from neurotypical children, playtime is exciting for everyone. You can use some toys as opportunities for learning, others to provide sensory stimulation,...
Halloween Tips and Tricks for Autistic Children
Now that spooky season is officially underway, we wanted to take a little time to talk about Halloween tips and tricks for autistic children. Any event that involves talking to...
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...
Positive Representations of Autism in Media
There are more and more examples of autism in media every day, and many of them are extremely positive! As autism representation increases, the world grows to better understand autism....
Common Characteristics of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
One of the most frequent questions we hear is “how can you tell if a child has autism?” Understanding the signs at an early age is very important because it...
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...
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...
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...
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...
How to Create a Student-Centered Transition Plan
A student-centered transition plan seeks to bridge the gap between adolescence and adulthood for autistic young adults. We suggest building a program that centers around the student, meaning that education...
Famous Autistic Women in Science
March 8th marks a date that needs celebrating: International Women’s Day! We wanted to take a moment to honor and elevate women on the spectrum by highlighting some famous autistic...
Why You Should Be Reading Books by Autistic Authors
If you or a loved one is on the autism spectrum, it can feel challenging to understand each other. Don’t worry—we can help. Read on to discover why you should...
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...
Autism and Nutrition | Eating for Better Health
“You are what you eat” is an expression we’ve all heard countless times. Nutrition does impact your health, and it plays an even larger role in the lives of those...
Top 10 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas
Shopping for gifts can be challenging, but Ability Life Solutions is here to help. We’re sharing our Top 10 Last-Minute Holiday Gift Ideas so you can worry less and live...