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My Child Was Diagnosed with Autism: What to Know
Parents wondering, “My child has autism, now what?” should feel comfortable asking providers how they select goals, measure progress, respond to distress, involve caregivers, and respect each child’s preferences. You May Wish You Had Asked More Questions—But You Can Ask Them Now When parents first say, “My child was diagnosed with autism,” they may assume […]
Beat the Summer Regression – How ABA Therapy Helps Autistic and Neurodivergent Children Stay on Track in 2026
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The 5-minute mental health reset for depression and anxiety
If you’re living with depression, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed, advice like “just exercise” can sound impossible and dismissive. But in practice, even just tiny resets can interrupt your body’s stress response. Want to learn about the 5-minute mental health reset? Come on… Some of my favorite resets happen while my daughter and I dance through […]
“Do I have an inner critic? A well-managed one — yes.”
She had an “Aha!” moment two months ago — her inner critic will torment her no more. Since then, she’s been learning all she can about it, including its origin and purpose. Her goal is to one day say, “Do I have an inner critic? A well-managed one — yes.” When we’re mindful, we recognize […]
Parenting a Child with Autism: 12 Practical Tips
Try to minimize unexpected changes when possible. When a change is necessary, prepare your child in advance using a visual schedule, countdown, social story, calendar, or simple explanation. 6. Reinforce the Skills You Want to Encourage Positive reinforcement is a core strategy used in parenting a child with autism and in evidence-based behavioral support. It […]
7 Steps for Explaining Autism to Friends and Family
Autism spectrum disorder is a lifelong neurological and developmental condition that often becomes noticeable in early childhood. It can affect communication, social interaction, behavior, routines, sensory processing, and emotional regulation. Because autism exists on a spectrum, support needs can range from mild to significant. Autism does not look the same in every person. Some individuals […]
Making Summer in 2026 Safe, Happy, and Meaningful for Autistic Children
Summer Looks Different for Every Family Summer always feels like it should be magical and happy. The days are longer, the sun lingers in the sky, and everyone seems to be chasing memories: pool days, vacations, backyard laughter. But for families with autistic children, summer can feel more layered than that. The break from school […]
“Do I have an inner critic? More like send help now!”
She savagely lit into herself a few nights ago over blowing a job interview. Thinking about it afterward, she wondered if she was the critic at all. Could it have been someone — or history — speaking through her? She used to ask, “Do I have an inner critic?” Now she needs help. Essentially, the […]
Let Freedom Reign – Beating Trauma
Well, it’s here. It’s Independence Day. It’s the big day of freedom. Like many people I know, I have mixed feelings about it. I didn’t live free in the United States. I never had it. While I knew this when I lived there, leaving the U.S. helped me understand the nuances of how it impacted […]
Read CNTR’s July 2026 News & Opportunities eNewsletter – Coalition for National Trauma Research
New from CNTR: July News & Opportunities This month’s newsletter features: CNTR’s formal response to the proposed OMB regulations, advocating for policies that preserve scientific integrity, evidence-based funding decisions, and investigator independence. Upcoming research education opportunities, including EAST’s final webinar in its multicenter trials series, the National Blood Summit and CNTR’s next Research Methodology Webinar, […]