Blog Category: Parenting
Self-Regulation Strategies for Parents of Neurodivergent Children
By: Shreeja Vachhani, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
July 12, 2024
Parenting can be tough, even under the best circumstances, and managing stress is an essential part of the journey. We have put together a few practical, and easy-to-implement, self-regulation strategies designed to support when emotions run high.
Water Safety
By: Maisy Seale, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
June 21, 2024
Swimming can be one of the most thrilling parts of summer for a child, but it can also be one of the most dangerous. Take time to create appropriate safety plans, now, for a worry-free summer!
Autism Spectrum & Eating Out
By: Zachary Burton, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
June 14, 2024
This blog details strategies for supporting your child at restaurants, create a more accessible restaurant, and tips to help you enjoy your restaurant experience as an autistic adult.
How to Tell your Child About the Medical Diagnosis of a Loved One, Part II
By: Emily Doane, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
June 7, 2024
When sharing a loved one's medical diagnosis, many of the tips and guidelines appropriate for neurotypical children are also relevant for autistic children, just with a few additional recommendations.
Introducing Food to a Picky Eater
By: Zachary Burton, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
May 10, 2024
This blog post will detail strategies you can utilize to introduce new foods to your child, your adult, or even yourself, and how those strategies can support formulating nutritional and diverse diets.
Getting a Sensory-Friendly Haircut
By: Maisy Seale, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
May 1, 2024
While getting a haircut can be relaxing to some, it can be a stressful experience for others. It involves a lot of sensory input, which can be challenging. Read on to learn more about sensory sensitivity and gather tips for the next haircut.
Strengths of Autistic Children
By: Shreeja Vachhani, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
April 26, 2024
As you read through this blog, you will learn about the diverse strengths of autistic children and discover how embracing these strengths can lead to positive outcomes and a deeper understanding of neurodiversity.
ASD and Love
By: Maisy Seale, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
April 12, 2024
People have different ways of expressing love, and preferences of receiving love. Neurology research of autistic individuals show that different areas of the brain are activated for 'love' than for neurotypical people. Read on to learn more about the expression of love from neurodivergent perspectives.
How to tell your Child About the Medical Diagnosis of a Loved One
By: Emily Doane, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
April 5, 2024
Read more to learn considerations for parents, how to start a conversation, what to keep in mind during this conversation, and some differences in how you may deliver or approach a conversation with a child based on their age.
Sleep Disturbances in Autism Spectrum Disorders
By: Yexenia Vanegas, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
January 19, 2024
Recent studies confirm that sleep difficulties in the autistic population have prevalence rates ranging from 60% to 86%. This blog explores the most common sleep difficulties in individuals with ASD, their underlying causes, and effective interventions to improve sleep quality.
Talking to Kids about Death
By: Juno Elsa Ottathengil, MSW Practicum Student & Janelle Schenk, LMSW
January 12, 2024
We discuss how parents and clinicians can talk to kids about the loss of a loved one in an age-appropriate manner, as well as a few clinical interventions used to help kids cope with grief and a list of online grief support resources that may be helpful for kids and their families.
Ways to De-Stress for Individuals with Autism
By: Christine Charpie, MSW Intern and Janelle Schenk, LMSW
December 22, 2023
This blog aims to share helpful, evidence-based strategies for managing stress that are inclusive of and relevant to the real-world experiences of people on the autism spectrum.