Articles for Educators
Plain-language, evidence-labelled writing for parents, professionals, educators, and autistic people.
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Useful for sensory checklist and strategy library. Source: Autism Speaks.
Challenging behaviour
Good respectful model for behavior pages and crisis support. Source: National Autistic Society.
Autism and Communication
Useful for communication pages using respectful language. Source: National Autistic Society.
Sensory differences
Strong respectful source for sensory pages and low-sensory design. Source: National Autistic Society.
Communication and autistic children
Good for functional communication and home strategy pages. Source: Raising Children Network.
How Does Pivotal Response Training for Children With Autism Work?
Good accessible PRT summary for therapy library. Source: Verywell Health.
Autism at school
Useful for teacher academy and school support pages. Source: National Autistic Society.
IEP Guide
Good for school support roadmap and downloads. Source: Autism Speaks.
Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)
Supports strategy pages for motivation and naturalistic teaching. Source: Autism Speaks.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Good plain-language ASD overview for foundational library. Source: CDC.
Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
Useful for early-identification content and symptom pages. Source: CDC.
Wandering and Elopement: A Safety Plan for Families
Nearly half of autistic children wander from safe settings at some point. A concrete safety plan, based on AWAARE Collaboration guidance.
Social Skills Groups: What Works and What to Watch For
Social skills programs can help — but the wrong kind can teach masking. What to look for, what to avoid, and evidence-based programs.
Anxiety in Autistic Children and Teens
Anxiety affects roughly 40% of autistic youth. How to recognize it (it often looks different), and evidence-based treatment options.
Screen Time and Autistic Kids: A Nuanced Take
Blanket screen-time limits rarely fit autistic families. How to think about content, context, and co-viewing instead of just clock time.
Puberty and Autism: What Families Should Know
Puberty can be harder and start earlier for autistic kids. A calm, concrete guide to hygiene, privacy, mood changes, and how to talk about bodies.
Bullying and the Autistic Student
Autistic students are bullied at more than twice the rate of their peers. How schools and families can spot it, stop it, and support recovery.
What is ABA Therapy? A Balanced Overview
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is the most commonly funded autism therapy in the US. Here's what it is, what the research says, and what parents should weigh before starting.
Autism-Friendly Parenting Strategies That Actually Work
Low-demand parenting, predictability, sensory accommodations, and the shifts that reduce daily conflict.
Meltdowns vs Tantrums: What's Really Happening
Why the difference matters, what triggers meltdowns, and what actually helps in the moment and after.
Occupational Therapy for Autistic Children
OTs help with sensory regulation, motor skills, and daily living. What to expect, what works, and how to find a good one.
Speech Therapy for Autistic Children: A Parent's Guide
What SLPs actually do, what to look for, and how to tell if therapy is working — beyond word counts.
What is Autism?
A comprehensive, respectful, evidence-based guide to autism: what it is, how it is diagnosed, how it shows up across the lifespan, the neurodiversity paradigm, co-occurring conditions, and how to actually support autistic people.
IEPs and 504 Plans: A Parent's Starter Guide
The difference between IEPs and 504 plans, what your child is entitled to under US law, and how to prepare for meetings.
Identity-First vs Person-First Language
Why most autistic adults prefer "autistic person" over "person with autism" — and why language matters.
Executive Function: What It Is and How to Support It
Executive function differences explain many "won't do it" struggles. A practical guide for autistic people, parents, and educators.
Sensory Processing: A Practical Primer
Why a tag, a fluorescent light, or a sudden noise can derail a day — and small changes that help.
Introduction to AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication)
What AAC is, who benefits, and why early access matters — even for kids who can sometimes speak.
Gestalt Language Processing
Many autistic children learn language in whole chunks (gestalts) before words. Here is how to recognize it and support it.