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Refrigerator Moms Join us as we navigate the complexities of autism, share personal stories, and offer empowering perspectives on parenting autistic individuals.

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Sometimes, yes. But not always in the ways you expect.They can offer sensory grounding, companionship, emotional support...
21/08/2025

Sometimes, yes. But not always in the ways you expect.

They can offer sensory grounding, companionship, emotional support—and sometimes, just a reason to smile when everything else feels hard.

Have you considered one for your family? Or already tried it?

Join us as we tackle the challenging topic of medicating autistic children. We share our personal experiences starting m...
20/08/2025

Join us as we tackle the challenging topic of medicating autistic children. We share our personal experiences starting medication for our sons around ages 5–6, addressing anxiety, learning difficulties, and behavioral challenges.

We also cover the reality that while only two drugs are FDA-approved for autism (Abilify and Risperidone), over 50 medications across six drug classes are commonly prescribed off-label. We go in-depth on finding specialized psychiatrists, tracking data systematically, managing side effects, and viewing medication as a tool for learning and development rather than a cure.

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The refrigerator mother theory didn't just harm families—it disproportionately targeted mothers, reflecting deep societa...
18/08/2025

The refrigerator mother theory didn't just harm families—it disproportionately targeted mothers, reflecting deep societal biases. Women were blamed for behaviors outside their control, reinforcing the stigma around both autism and motherhood.
By unfairly targeting mothers, it reinforced harmful stereotypes about women and parenting, leaving families to carry the weight of stigma for behaviors beyond their control.

Yes. More than once.Sometimes in the school parking lot. Sometimes in the bathroom with the shower running, so no one co...
18/08/2025

Yes. More than once.

Sometimes in the school parking lot. Sometimes in the bathroom with the shower running, so no one could hear.

We don’t talk about it often—but maybe we should.

It’s not a diagnosis. It’s not a label. It’s a quiet truth for many siblings of neurodivergent kids.They’re the ones you...
16/08/2025

It’s not a diagnosis. It’s not a label. It’s a quiet truth for many siblings of neurodivergent kids.

They’re the ones you don’t worry about. The ones who adapt, who help, who wait their turn…until they break.

If you’re just now learning this term, you’re not alone. We’ve been there too.

“Why aren’t they close anymore?”It often starts young. When one sibling’s needs are always prioritized, the other learns...
14/08/2025

“Why aren’t they close anymore?”

It often starts young. When one sibling’s needs are always prioritized, the other learns their needs won’t be met.

Over time, resentment, betrayal, and emotional exhaustion turn into silence.

✅ Prevent estrangement with one-on-one attention
✅ Validate each child’s experience
✅ Don’t punish emotional expression

It’s not too late to rework the family dynamic.

Learn more about Glass Child Syndrome in our latest paper available on our website.

What brings your autistic child real, soul-deep joy?Not what they tolerate. Not what gets them through the day.We’re tal...
12/08/2025

What brings your autistic child real, soul-deep joy?

Not what they tolerate. Not what gets them through the day.

We’re talking joy that lights them up from the inside out.

It’s a question many of us ask in whispers—in doctor offices, in Facebook groups, in our own heads at 2 AM.What if it ch...
09/08/2025

It’s a question many of us ask in whispers—in doctor offices, in Facebook groups, in our own heads at 2 AM.

What if it changes their personality?
What if not medicating means more suffering?
What if we just…don’t know what “right” looks like?

How did you approach this question in your family?

When one child’s needs take center stage, the other often fades into the background.It doesn’t have to be that way. Let’...
07/08/2025

When one child’s needs take center stage, the other often fades into the background.

It doesn’t have to be that way. Let’s talk about what neurotypical siblings need—and how we can help them feel seen, heard, and whole.

📘 Read our paper for practical ways to prevent and address glass child syndrome.

06/08/2025

🚫 Virtual autism isn’t autism.

A better name?
A neurodevelopmental disorder due to early screen exposure.

Not as catchy, but way more accurate.

Symptoms can include delayed speech, short attention spans, and withdrawing from social play—especially in ages 0–3.

The difference? It’s reversible.

The “treatment” is simple: less screen time, more real-world connection.

Yes, that means putting the iPad away and breaking out the Play-Doh.

Did you know the key to preventing trauma in neurotypical siblings isn’t balance, it’s communication?Children often act ...
05/08/2025

Did you know the key to preventing trauma in neurotypical siblings isn’t balance, it’s communication?

Children often act out, shut down, or withdraw when they don’t feel seen, especially when a neurodivergent sibling takes more parental focus.

✅ Model active listening
✅ Validate emotions without judgment
✅ Offer clear, age-appropriate explanations

These simple habits build resilience and connection—for both kids.

04/08/2025

Dear RFK Jr.:
We would partner with the devil himself if it led to better outcomes for autistic people—but the devil has a plan that can stand a chance in hell of working. What’s your plan?

As you investigate “everything [...] on the table,” from “our food system, our water, our air, different ways of parenting” to find the cause that “triggered this epidemic,” we have to ask if you’re investigating the neural, genetic, and developmental etiology of this complex and varied diagnosis as well. Or is the primary focus of this research to retread discredited doctor Andrew Wakefield’s thoroughly debunked theory connecting autism to thimerosal in vaccines?

After all, David Geier, your senior data analyst at H.H.S., has followed in Wakefield’s footsteps so closely that his medical license was revoked over this very same research. But surely you have a plan to mitigate the glaring holes and failures of Wakefield’s original research this time around. Of course, you wouldn’t spend millions of taxpayer dollars on tired research we’ve already debunked, with no changes and no attention towards groundbreaking work that languishes in underfunded labs.

We’d love to support your work and start helping autistic people today. The devil is in the details, after all, and the latest research into autism and treatment options are only missing one key detail at this point: the funding you can provide. Let us know how we can help—we’re ready to push the research of autism forward if you are.

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