How to Make the Holidays Memorable During COVID
Finding ways to make memorable holidays in a covid year can feel exhausting when plans keep shifting. Try an outdoor cocoa station or cozy virtual games. You are doing enough; stay gentle.
Family Life
How to Make Halloween Fun During Covid-19
Families with children on the autism spectrum know what it’s like to crave quiet time, especially on the chaos-filled days surrounding holidays like Halloween. Here’s a calming activity you can create at home: create a sensory-friendly Halloween display using dim lighting, soothing colors, and soft decorations to help regulate emotions during a typically overwhelming celebration.
Lifting Others: Julie Hornok
Vacationing with sensory needs is exhausting. Julie Hornok, mother autism advocate, shares how she helps her daughter success through visual schedules. Simplify your plans and stay in one spot to find peace.
Lifting Others: Kate Swenson
Kate Swenson shares her story on the Finding Cooper’s Voice blog to support families navigating non-verbal autism challenges. Try planning a local cabin trip or park picnic to make travel easier. You belong.
Family Chat: Feeling Alone? GAP Can Help!
Feeling isolated when navigating a child’s future is heavy. Explore how GAP process benefits can spark new connections. Try gathering friends for a brainstorming session; you are not alone in this journey.
Their Tears and Fears. Masks and More: How to Really Help Your Child Thrive in the New Normal
Adjusting to daily changes can feel overwhelming for everyone. Focus on helping children thrive in the new normal by practicing simple routines together. You are doing enough; take a breath today.
Friends of Brian: Achieving Quality of Life Through GAP
Building a future for your child can feel overwhelming. Many friends achieving goals through gap planning find comfort in shared support. Try scheduling monthly meetings to discuss small steps together. You are capable.
Lifting Others: Lisa Peña
Vacationing can feel like hard work when you are an autism mother. Try setting just one simple goal for the trip, like Isla family did. You are doing a wonderful job. Take time for yourself at MOCHA retreats to recharge.
I Am The Ghost of Your Future
Planning for the future often feels overwhelming. A moving letter from a neurotypical sibling reminds us that discussing disability care legacy now offers peace. Secure your essential legal documents today. You are enough.
Lifting Others: Taking Care of Ourselves
Finding balance while advocating for special needs families can feel like a heavy load. Explore how taking care of yourselves through a special needs moms retreat helps you find rest and community.