Blog Category: Parenting

  • Autism and Internet Communication

    By: Maisy Seale, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW

    October 25, 2024

    Categories: ASD, Other, Parenting

    The internet can be a great space for autistic individuals to make friends and find a community of people with similar interests. It can be helpful for parents, teachers, and other professionals to teach autistic individuals how to navigate the internet safely. Read on to learn more..

  • Embracing a Sensory-Friendly and Inclusive Halloween: Tips for All Families

    By: Yexenia Vanegas and Janelle Schenk, LMSW

    October 11, 2024

    Halloween is a delightful holiday, filled with fun and a bit of harmless fright. But it’s essential that we strive to ensure it’s an enjoyable experience for everyone.

  • De-escalation Strategies

    By: Christine Charpie, MSW Intern & Janelle Schenk, LMSW

    August 23, 2024

    De-escalation techniques are crucial for managing high-stress situations. Read on for tips and strategies to add to your tool box..

  • 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

    Categories: Anxiety, ASD, Other, Parenting

    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

    Categories: ASD, Other, Parenting

    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

    Categories: Other, Parenting

    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.