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Grandparents and autism: The unsung heroes every family needs

Discover how sensory-friendly movie screenings are making movie magic accessible for kids with autism and sensory sensitivities.

Famous people with autism

An autism diagnosis comes with challenges — but also amazing strengths and possibilities. Read about these famous people with auti...

Engaging and Inclusive Activities for Children with Autism in Georgia

Looking for fun and inclusive activities for children with autism in Georgia? We've compiled a list of engaging activities that fo...

Back to School Tips for Children with Autism

If you're a parent of a child with autism, you know that the start of a new school year can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. C...

Fun in MA for Your Child with Autism

For parents of children with Autism, finding suitable and sensory-friendly options can be a bit challenging. Click here to see how...

Fun Home Activities for Kids with Autism

For children on the spectrum, play isn't just play—it's a blend of exploration, expression, and sometimes a learning curve. Click ...

Pretend Play in Children with Autism: A Journey Towards Enhanced Development

Children with autism often approach playtime in unique ways due to differences in social interaction, communication, and imaginati...

Signs of Autism in Girls

Signs of Autism in girls are often overlooked due to them being more socially acceptable. Learn what Autism symptoms to look for i...

Fireworks and Children With Autism

Children with autism who have sensory processing difficulties often experience their environment in a unique way. With the Fourth ...

Exercise for Kids with Autism

As parents, we constantly seek ways to support and enhance the well-being of our children with autism. Exercise plays an important...

Helpful Responses to Unhelpful Comments: Navigating Rude Remarks About Your Child with Autism

"Why is your kid acting so weird?" Such moments can be both upsetting and disheartening. Click here to learn some helpful response...

How to Maximize Outdoor Play for Your Child with Autism

Outdoor play is not only fun but also essential for the development and well-being of all children, including those with autism. C...

Interactive Outdoor Games for Nonverbal Children with Autism

Having a non-verbal child with autism can be challenging, especially when trying to discover meaningful ways to communicate, inter...

Transitioning Your Autistic Child From Winter to Spring: A Guide for Parents

As winter comes to an end and we embrace the warmer weather, some challenges may arise for parents of autistic children. Click her...

Autism & Anxiety: Understanding the Connection and Finding Solutions

Seeing your child with autism struggle with anxiety can be tough. That's why it's crucial for us to understand the connection betw...

A Guide to Natural Environment Teaching In ABA Therapy

If you are considering ABA therapy for your child, you may have heard the term "natural environment teaching" or "NET". Click here...

Unlock Successful Communication with Your Child's Study Team

As a parent of a child with autism, finding the right support is crucial to both your own happiness, and that of your child. And t...

Empowering Children with Autism: Encouraging Verbal Requests Through Manding in ABA Therapy

Many children with autism have difficulty communicating their needs to their parents and teachers. Whether they're fully non-verba...

Creating Lasting Connections Through Fun Activities: Ideas for Parents and Their Children with Autism

As a parent, you want to a have a special connection with all of your children. While there may be some barriers to creating this ...

How To Effectively Communicate and Speak To A Child With Autism

While many children with autism have difficulty communicating verbally, that doesn't mean it's impossible to communicate. ABA ther...

How to Find Autism Daycare Centers in New Jersey

Parents of any child know the struggle of finding a trustworthy person or daycare setting that will not only be affordable but can...

Rigidity In Behavior: The Good, The Bad, & How to Tell the Difference

Rigid behavior and inflexible thinking are common things for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, but it isn't all bad. Learn h...

Why You Should Not Give Your Child Negative Attention

When a child is acting out, they're often seeking to get attention, and they don't care if it's positive or negative. This is why ...

Is It Ever Time To Give Up Trying To Get Your Child with Autism To Build Connections and Keep Up With Their Peers?

Parents of children with autism often struggle with helping their child build connections with others. We know how exhausting that...

Working With a Nonverbal Child With Autism to Express Gratitude on Thanksgiving

Nonverbal children with autism have trouble communicating how they're feeling, but they are still capable of feeling and expressin...

10 Social Skills Activities & Games To Play At Home With Your Child With Autism 

Children with autism often struggle to learn and retain social skills, so it's important to use a variety of tools to teach them. ...

When Is My Child With Autism Ready For Kindergarten?

As parents of a children with autism, there is a lot to worry about when it comes to starting kindergarten. So how do you know whe...

Supporting Children with High Functioning Autism at School

School is back in session! While adjusting to life back at school can be hard for any student, those with autism have specific dif...

The Importance of Social Skills Therapy for Autism

Most new parents have experienced a time when their own child or someone else’s child was that “one” child that was causing major ...

Non-Verbal Autism: Know the Signs, Symptoms, Why It Occurs & How to Communicate

During the first year of life, children are watching, listening, and imitating what they see and hear. By the end of their first y...

5 Ways Teachers Can Help Children With Autism In The Classroom

The number of American children on the autism spectrum increases every year. New Jersey diagnosticians are finding that 1 in every...

How To Connect & Give Attention to Your Child Who Doesn't Connect with You

One of the most incredible challenges of raising children with autism is accepting that the emotional connection and need to expre...

10 Outdoor Activities and Trips in New Jersey for Children With Autism

If you have a child with autism, you’re probably aware of the importance of having access to sensory-friendly places. This can be ...

Does ABA Therapy Improve Academic Achievement?

ABA therapy is known to provide many benefits, such as communication skills. But many parents don't know that ABA therapy methods ...

How To Promote Language While Reading To Your Toddler

While teaching language to your child is always a tough task, it can prove to be even more difficult when your toddler has autism....

How Does a Child with Autism Affect Siblings?

As a parent, it can be difficult to meet the needs of all of our children. Here are some signs that your kids may be feeling jealo...

Who notices Mom’s unconditional devotion to the needs of her child with autism?

Does anyone notice Mom’s unconditional devotion to the needs of her child with autism? Thanks to Circle Care's Giveaway, she now k...

Giving Noncontingent Attention To A Child After A Long Day

We know how exhausting it is to be a parent, so Circle Care has gathered some ways to give give noncontingent attention to your ch...

How Does Autism Affect Marriage?

Most of us enter a marriage with every intention of staying married “til death do us part”. It would be next to insanity to get ma...

Coping With Covid With A Special Needs Child

March of 2022 will be two years since the initial lockdown and quarantine due to COVID-19. During these last two years, daily life...

Autism-Friendly Holiday Travel Tips

‘Tis the season for holiday busy-ness and family gatherings! Just the thought of everything that is waiting on that holiday “to-do...

Autism-Friendly Holiday Travel Tips

For families who have children on the autism spectrum, there is a list of considerations that pertain specifically to the child in...

Managing Holiday Events With an Autistic Child

The sights, the smells, and the sounds of the holidays are something that many of us look forward to each year. Traditions and gat...

How to Deal with Criticism When You Have a Child With Autism

If you have lived on this earth long enough, you have probably figured one thing out about other human beings - apparently, everyo...

Discussing the Autism Stigma With Your Child

High functioning autism has been used since 2013 to replace the previous diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome. Asperger Syndrome was onc...

Sibling Jealousy Signs & Behaviors in Children With Autism

There is a common misconception that children with autism have a significantly lower ability to feel certain emotions or that they...

Including Kids with ASD in Family Activities

Family dynamics can change drastically when you have a child with autism in the family. Something as simple as going to the grocer...

Why Autistic Kids Are Vulnerable to Bullying

It’s a sad truth, but most school aged children are inevitably going to experience some form of bullying during their formative ye...

Autism Social Stories To Help School Anxiety

Social stories are narratives or scripts that are designed in such a way to engage a child with autism in the story and teach him/...

How Autism Affects Communication and Pragmatic Speech in Young Children

Children with autism often have communication deficits due to their neurological or developmental impairments. Up to 25% of childr...

How Does Autism Affect Social Skills?

People on the autism spectrum have developmental deficits in communication and display some of their most obvious struggles during...