Attending a Remembrance Day ceremony can feel overwhelming for autistic children due to large crowds, loud sounds, and unpredictable schedules. This guide offers practical strategies—from visual schedules and sensory preparation to quiet home activities—to help every family participate in a comfortable, meaningful way.
Navigating healthcare can present unique challenges for autistic individuals, from sensory overload to communication barriers. In this article, Aislinn Willis explores the key barriers autistic adults face in healthcare settings—and practical medical advocacy strategies to help bridge the gap.
“The more useful question is not ‘Which intervention is best?’ but ‘What is getting in the way of access, participation, communication, regulation, or belonging for this person in this moment?’ Neuro-affirming support begins by recognizing that behavior is information and communication that we often misread. Effective intervention starts with curiosity about what an individual needs to feel and be successful, rather than simply seeking compliance.”
Discover different learning preferences through Neil Fleming’s VARK model and why understanding individual preferences matters.
Trick-or-treating looks like the easiest Halloween tradition there is. Costume, doorbell, four magic words, candy. Done.
Except it’s not always that simple. If you actually pay attention, you’ll notice kids are quietly reading and reacting to a whole pile of social rules that nobody ever wrote down.
Worried about your child’s sense of belonging at school? We hear you. Feeling connected can be tough, so we’re sharing a few ideas to help autistic and neurodivergent children feel welcomed, understood, and included as the new school year begins.
Every new school year, the “screen time” conversation arrives, usually framed as a problem to manage. But for many autistic and neurodivergent students, technology can also be an important tool for connection, communication, and routine.
As the founder of Autism Today, my heart is always with this community. From the very beginning, I wanted to create a place where people could feel safe to share, listen, and learn from one another.
Dr. Daniels, National Autism Coordinator at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, directs the NIH’s Office of National Autism Coordination and serves as Executive Secretary of the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee.
Pranjali Kharmode, VP of Autism Today Foundation, brings 14 years of experience in pediatric neurophysiotherapy and women’s health. She’s known for her holistic approach and holistic therapy programs in Edmonton.
