Life After ABA Classroom

09/09/2025

Helping children understand autism is key to building empathy and acceptance. This guide offers parents and caregivers simple ways to explain autism in child-friendly language, highlight strengths, and encourage inclusion. By modeling kindness and answering questions openly, we can raise kids who celebrate differences and support their autistic peers....

Learn practical ways of helping kids understand autism with clear, compassionate explanations that promote acceptance and empathy.

23/08/2025

When a child is diagnosed with autism, the entire family is affected. Parents often focus much of their time and energy on therapies, appointments, and support strategies for the child on the spectrum. While this care is vital, it’s equally important to recognize and nurture the needs of the other children in the family—siblings of children with autism who are not autistic themselves....

Explore the unique experiences of siblings of children with autism and the emotional challenges they face in daily life.

21/08/2025

This concise yet practical ebook offers valuable insights to help you think through the key considerations before deciding to become your child’s paid caregiver. Designed to guide parents through this important choice, it provides clarity, encouragement, and helpful points to reflect on as you explore this path.

This concise yet practical ebook offers valuable insights to help you think through the key considerations before deciding to become your child’s paid caregiver. Designed to guide parents through this important choice, it provides clarity, encouragement, and helpful points to reflect on as you exp...

16/08/2025

As a parent and full-time caregiver to my son with autism, I’ve faced my share of challenges, uncertainties, and long days. Over time, I’ve discovered that the way I choose to look at each day makes all the difference. It matters not just for me, but for my son as well. Positive parenting strategies for autism have been key in making each day better....

Discover effective positive parenting strategies for autism that can transform your daily challenges into rewarding experiences.

14/08/2025

Beyond Parenting is a practical mini eBook for parents of autistic children exploring how to become a paid caregiver. Learn how to apply, meet eligibility requirements, and work with Medicaid waiver programs while protecting your caregiver rights. Perfect for autism moms, special needs parents, and family caregivers who want step-by-step guidance, advocacy tips, and self-care strategies to succeed in both parenting and caregiving....

Beyond Parenting is a practical mini eBook for parents of autistic children exploring how to become a paid caregiver. Learn how to apply, meet eligibility requirements, and work with Medicaid waiver programs while protecting your caregiver rights. Perfect for autism moms, special needs parents, and....

25/07/2025

Back-to-School season can be a time of excitement and growth. However, for parents of children with autism, it can also bring anxiety. Sensory challenges and a whirlwind of preparation add to the stress. Transitions can be difficult for autistic children, especially when routines change and new environments, people, or expectations are involved. Fortunately, with the right strategies and thoughtful planning, you can help ease this transition....

Back-to-School season can be a time of excitement and growth. However, for parents of children with autism, it can also bring anxiety.

03/07/2025

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Every day, countless parents make the selfless decision to set aside their careers. They also put aside their personal ambitions and financial security. They do this to become full-time paid caregivers for their children with autism. For many, this isn’t a decision made lightly. It’s a choice bo...

30/06/2025

I am a parent and full-time caregiver to my autistic son. I’ve come to understand that autism doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Trauma doesn’t exist in a vacuum either. The two often intersect in ways that aren’t always visible but are deeply impactful. Childhood trauma and autism can share overlapping symptoms, complicating diagnosis, treatment, and daily care-giving. More importantly, trauma can shape how a child with autism interacts with the world....

I am a parent and full-time caregiver to my autistic son. I’ve come to understand that autism doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Trauma doesn’t exist in a vacuum either. The two often intersect in ways that aren’t always visible but are deeply impactful. Childhood trauma and autism can share overlap...

29/10/2024

03/10/2024

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We are passionate about changing the lives of families on the autism spectrum for the better. If for any reason, you are not happy with the Autism Parenting Summit recordings, we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.

10/09/2024

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