Blog — autism

If you have a special needs child at home and want to bond with her, you are definitely not alone. Lots of parents are trying to figure out how to raise their special needs child and also ways to bond with them.As a parent of a special needs child, I am sure you often worry whether you are doing the right thing. You fret over your child being happy and healthy. You worry that she's lonely and missing out on a social life. You fret over your child's future and the uncertainty of what the future might hold for her....

Autism is a complex developmental disorder that effects a person’s social skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, and their ability to play and learn in the same way as other children. As a result of these differences, children with autism often struggle in social settings, which can be difficult for parents to witness. However, it is possible to build a strong relationship with your child as long as you are patient, love them, and work to understand their needs.Here are 11 of some of the challenges parents face when raising children with Autism and Special Needs   1. Challenges with communication...

Parents of children diagnosed with autism are often left feeling like they are in unfamiliar territory and then there is the fear of the unknown. There are many things a family can do to help their child thrive and find success. If you are a parent of a child with autism and you are reading this post, you know how difficult it can be to manage your expectations and understand what it's like to live with a child who has autism as best as you can. The following 10 things are things I wish I had known when my child was...