Chiropractic care has many cognitive, emotional, and sensory-motor benefits. Many parents have reported dramatic improvements in development, social skills, digestion, sleep, and behavior in their children.
Homeopathy is safe, gentle, and effective. Classical homeopathy can be a great way to safely and effectively treat autism.
We are constantly detoxing. When detoxification pathways become overwhelmed, sickness occurs. Our kids with autism sometimes require a little more help in getting those detox pathways open. Here are some detox for autism ideas.
Parents consistently report implementing dietary changes, most commonly eliminating gluten and casein, to be one of their most effective autism interventions. Dietary changes are safe and relatively inexpensive, so that deserves a fair shot if it’s something you haven’t tried.
What used to be called Autism Awareness Month has officially been changed to Autism Acceptance Month. But more than blue lights, awareness, and acceptance, individuals with autism need ACTION. And they need it yesterday. And I’ll continue to say it until I’m blue in the face.
Today is World Autism Day. But to me if feels more like Groundhog Day. And honestly, seeing all the autism posts on social media hurts my heart. With everything going on in the world, sometimes it doesn’t feel like our kids matter.
Happy World Kindness Day! No matter what is going on in your life, no matter what you are struggling with, you always can be kind. Even if you have nothing else to give, you can give kindness. I’m excited to share the story of how some very special people found a way to do just that.
If you are not living autism, it probably hasn’t been on your mind this past month. That is certainly understandable with everything going on. My heart goes out to everyone affected by this situation. ALL of our struggles are very real. And caring about any one of them doesn’t have to mean you don’t care about the rest. To my fellow autism families – my heart is especially with you.
If you are running of tools in the toolbox and scouring the internet for tips and resources to help during this indefinite, challenging time, I’m sharing below some of the resources that I’ve found to be beneficial. I hope that you find some helpful information for both you and your child.
It’s Siblings Day! Time the annual shout-out to Autism Siblings – from me and some of my favorite fellow autism parents to their amazing autism siblings.
This April, which is Autism Awareness Month, I’m wondering how all of the autism families are doing in the midst of this pandemic and quarantine. While this virus is very serious, for many of us the more immediate concern is what to do with and for our kids who have autism.
This recent pandemic is certainly stressful for parents. But like most things in life, it’s even more so when you have kids on the autism spectrum. Here are some things you can do to help your child cope with all the changes that are going on right now.
Holiday gift giving is difficult, but finding gifts for those with special needs can be especially challenging. It is even harder if the recipient is nonverbal, like my 10-year old son Christopher. Here are some tips and ideas for special needs gift giving.
The holiday season is upon us. A time for gratitude, family, and merriment. But for us autism families… well it can be more like being on Rumspringa … Autism Rumspringa
My autism journey has changed the way I live and care for my family. I am passionate about nontoxic products, natural remedies, grain-free nutrition, essential oils, and healing the symptoms known as autism. This is a space for anyone aspiring toward cleaner, healthier living.
XO Joanna
