Children with Autism
A Safe Car Is A Happy Car
Car rides with Autistic children can be both calming and challenging. Here’s how to make them safer and more enjoyab...
Be Thankful With Your Autism Child
The Thanksgiving season can be uniquely joyful for families with an ASD child, though it may come with its own set o...
An Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapist’s View On Chewing
Q: How are chews used in ABA therapy?
A: Chews help manage biting and oral behaviors by providing a sa...
Chewable In the Classroom
In preschool settings, chewable can greatly benefit children who need oral sensory input, such as those with autism o...
Tackling Pica
Caring for a child with both autism and pica—a disorder where non-edible objects are ingested—can be overwhelming. Pi...
Four Tips For a Fun, ASD-Friendly Summer Break
As summer vacation approaches, here are four tips to ensure a smooth and enjoyable break for children with ASD:
Mai...
What to Expect When Taking Your Child with Autism to the Dentist
1. Meeting New People:
Familiarize Your Child: Choose a pediatric or special needs dentist. Request a pre-appointme...
Three Chubuddy Items Perfect for Test Time Chewers
As students approach final tests, those with ASD and other special needs might benefit from chewable items to help ma...
How to Keep a Chew With Your Child at All Times
Chews are valuable tools for calming and soothing children with special needs, but keeping one readily available can ...
Explaining Valentine’s Day to a child with autism
Valentine’s Day is usually a time of great fun for kids. They get cards with their favorite characters, tiny gifts, a...
Strategies to Soothe and Calm
Handling a child’s public meltdown can be challenging, especially for those with anxiety, ADHD, sensory disorders, or...
ASD and the HoliDaze
Bright lights, loud music, busy crowds, new situations, interacting with new people and strangers—the holidays can be...