If you're a parent of an autistic child, understanding how autism shows up differently in girls is key to providing the best support for your daughter. 

While autism in boys often gets more attention, girls frequently exhibit different traits that might be overlooked. Knowing these...

Receiving an autism diagnosis for your child can be an overwhelming and emotional experience. It's natural for parents to grieve the loss of the life they'd envisioned for themselves and their child(ren). It’s normal to feel a range of emotions as you embark on this new parenting...

As parents, it's natural to have concerns about our children's development and well-being. It’s hard to know what’s normal, and what might be a reason to talk to your pediatrician…

But if you find yourself asking, "Is my kid autistic?" you must speak to your pediatrician...

Waiting for a child’s autism evaluation can be an anxious and uncertain time for parents…you know something is going on for your child, but aren’t quite sure what it may be.

Some parents find this “Wait Time Blues” period to be the most frustrating of all in...

The Children's Developmental Disabilities program in Idaho helps families of children with developmental disabilities get the services and support they need.

But applying for it can be a bit overwhelming. That’s why I created this step-by-step guide for parents to apply for...

Discover how the Katie Beckett Waiver process works, how to fill out your child’s application, and why it's so important that you complete it for your autistic child!

Idaho, like most other states, offers a way for the parents of disabled children to access Medicaid services...

The autism diagnosis process is long, difficult, and full of stress. That’s why I created this quick,  7-minute guided meditation where I help you release stress, and get back to a place of calm.

Perfect for listening to after you get done filling out a bunch of paperwork, getting off...

Especially If Your Child is Considered  "High Functioning" 

For parents of autistic children, the idea that "high functioning" means a child is less likely to develop problems is a dangerous misconception. 

“High functioning” is a label that parents and...

Did you know there is a resource, available in all fifty states in the US that offers free help and services to families dealing with a wide range of developmental delays (including autism)?

They go by many names...in my state of Idaho, it's called Idaho Parents Unlimited, or IPUL for...

The last few years have been difficult for many reasons. While the CDC has ended the federal Public Health Emergency for COVID-19, it doesn't mean the impact is over. In fact, for many families, the issues caused by the pandemic have been broad and far-reaching, especially if they were attempting...