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Self-compassion for autistic people and their families during the holiday season

Here are some strategies for autistic people and families to practice self-compassion and find ways to celebrate things as they are.

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Elopement and wandering in children with autism

Families often focus on how to respond when their child elopes, but the most important and effective steps to take are to prevent a child from eloping in the first place.

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Finding summer fun for children with autism

Looking for summer fun for your child with autism? Here are some things you can do without spending a lot of money.

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How to read research like a psychologist: Breaking down the different sections of an article

In Part 2 of our “How to read research like a psychologist” series, we explain the sections of a research article and which parts are most relevant to you.

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Why monitoring your child’s development is so important

Developmental monitoring is tracking when or whether a child reaches the milestones that are expected by his or her age.