Refrigerator Boxes Reign Supreme
Written by Amber Lesovoy

Christmas Gift ideas for children with autism and other developmental disabilities.


Having a Merry but Modified Halloween
Written by Shannon Rosa

Tips for parents of special needs kids to have fun, stay safe, and avoid stressful situations on Halloween.


Halloween and Trick or Treating Tips for Children with Autism
Written by Linda Elliot

"Halloween can be scary and confusing to most children, especially those with developmental challenges. But it can also be a great opportunity to work on social skills..."


Easter Treats for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Written by Bonnie Sayers

"Easter is coming... Are you prepared with the Easter Basket for your child on the Autism Spectrum? Depending on the school they might be having a party in the classroom and making little baskets for the students to take home..."


Before you Celebrate Thanksgiving with your Autistic Loved One
Written by Lisa Jo Rudy

Tips and advice on how to make Thanksgiving a great experience for all involved.



July Fourth, on the Autism Spectrum
Written by Lisa Jo Rudy

"July Fourth is one of those lose-lose holidays for folks on the autism spectrum. If the noise doesn't make you nuts, the crowds will. If the crowds don't bother you, the gluten-and-dairy-filled desserts are likely to do you in. Meanwhile, it's almost impossible to avoid SOME celebration of our national holiday: even if you're safely tucked in bed, you'll wind up having to cope with the noise of "rockets' red glare!""


Valentines Day: Appreciating Loved Ones with Autism
Written by Lisa Jo Rudy

"Valentine's Day is a nice opportunity to sit back and reflect on the positive aspects of autism and the autistic people in your life (especially if that person with autism is you!). Whether you're the parent, grandparent, teacher or lover of a person on the autism spectrum - or you're appreciating your own best attributes - there's plenty of good to go around."


"Lock Down my Ears"
Written by Julie L. of Autismblog.net

One autism family's experience at a Memorial Day parade.