Guides for parents
Twelve guides for parents of autistic children, in plain words
Pick what is hard right now. Each guide is short, practical and free to read.
- Safety & CrisisDe-escalation, elopement, wandering & when to get help
- Behavior SupportEarning systems, meltdowns & consistency
- School & IEPThe IEP, school setup & advocacy
- Finding Their VoiceASL, picture boards & AAC devices
- Building IndependenceSmall wins that build a strong person
- Real World ReadyPublic, car rides, shopping & holidays
- Puberty & Growing UpBodies, hygiene, emotions & preparing them
- Toilet TrainingWhat works, what doesn't & how to get there
- SleepBedtime routines, night waking & winding down
- Sensory ProcessingTriggers, seeking, sensitivities & regulation
- Caregiver WellbeingBurnout, respite & taking care of you
- Funding & AidGrants, DDD, ABLE accounts & programs near you
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About the author
Silvio DiCristo, Co-founder, Bloom Autism Support. Autism dad, 10 years in special education and ABA.
Each guide shows the date it was last reviewed.