Talking About the Challenges of Autism
Parenting an autistic child can be challenging, but you are not alone
Whatever your family looks like, parenting has rewards and challenges.
Find resources, activities, and videos to help you and your family talk about autism.
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Being a Friend
An article about ways to be a good friend to an autistic child.
Working It Out
A video about one family’s experience parenting an autistic child—with ideas of ways a family can talk things out.
Meeting Unique Needs
A video about coping when things seem overwhelming.
Creature Comforts: Pet Advice for Parents
An article for parents and caregivers about the many ways a pet can be valuable to autistic children.
Family Time With Grover
Meet a family learning to handle—and thrive—amid the challenges of autism.
Nasaiah’s Day
A video that describes a packed day in the life of one autistic child.
Creating Family Traditions
Parenting advice with strategies for developing special family traditions and routines to support autistic children (and all kids!).
A Boy and His Dog
A video about how a dog can help out and make life easier for an autistic child and his family.
Strategies for Bully Busting
Expert advice for parents and caregivers on the best ways to handle bullying.
Learn more ways to support children with autism—from strengthening family ties to building friendships.
Building a Skillset for Flexible Thinking
Autistic children depend on predictable routines to help them feel safe and stay on track. But routines inevitably change—that’s when having patience and flexibility becomes important!
How to Make Friends
Autistic children can face unique challenges making new friends. Here are some resources that can help.
Family Connections
Every family member can play a supporting role in the life of an autistic child.
