Is it okay to raise a child with autism to be bilingual?
In recent years, research has shown benefits — such as better executive functioning — of raising a child with autism in a bilingual home.
In recent years, research has shown benefits — such as better executive functioning — of raising a child with autism in a bilingual home.
Look for age-appropriate toys and pay close attention to cautionary labels, such as “not intended for use by children under the age of three.”
It’s important for parents to go to their children and initiate conversations about hard things.
Self-advocacy often begins with practicing identifying feelings and sharing them with others, like being able to say when you are upset.
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.