Navigating The New Year
A guide to supporting autistic individuals
Pedals to purpose
From Pedals to Purpose: Supporting Sheamus at 16 Every parent wants their child to experience the freedom of movement. For my son Sheamus, who is now 16 going on 17, that journey started years ago with a simple exercise bike. For children and teens on the spectrum, coordination isn’t just a physical skill it is a gateway to independence. As we navigate the threshold of adulthood, the lessons we learned on that stationary bike have evolved into the building blocks of his teenage years. The Evo...
Pedals to purpose
From Pedals to Purpose: Supporting Sheamus at 16 Every parent wants their child to experience the freedom of movement. For my son Sheamus, who is now 16 going on 17, that journey started years ago with a simple exercise bike. For children and teens on the spectrum, coordination isn’t just a physical skill it is a gateway to independence. As we navigate the threshold of adulthood, the lessons we learned on that stationary bike have evolved into the building blocks of his teenage years. The Evo...
Seasonal Depression and winter wellness
Seasonal Depression and Winter Wellness: Supporting Autistic Individuals Through the Cold Months When winter rolls in, the world slows down. Days get shorter, light fades faster, and the air feels heavier. For many people, that shift can trigger seasonal depression but for autistic individuals, the impact is often deeper, more complex, and more misunderstood. Winter can intensify sensory overload, disrupt routines, change sleep cycles, and increase fatigue. And while seasonal depression is co...
Seasonal Depression and winter wellness
Seasonal Depression and Winter Wellness: Supporting Autistic Individuals Through the Cold Months When winter rolls in, the world slows down. Days get shorter, light fades faster, and the air feels heavier. For many people, that shift can trigger seasonal depression but for autistic individuals, the impact is often deeper, more complex, and more misunderstood. Winter can intensify sensory overload, disrupt routines, change sleep cycles, and increase fatigue. And while seasonal depression is co...
The power of A positive attitude
The Power of a Positive Attitude: Why It Matters for Caregivers of Autistic and Special Needs Individuals Caring for a neurodivergent loved one is one of the most demanding, emotionally layered, and deeply human roles anyone can take on. It requires energy, patience, flexibility, and a level of emotional presence that many people never fully understand. But at the center of it all is something that shapes every moment, every decision, and every outcome: attitude. A positive mindset isn’t abou...
The power of A positive attitude
The Power of a Positive Attitude: Why It Matters for Caregivers of Autistic and Special Needs Individuals Caring for a neurodivergent loved one is one of the most demanding, emotionally layered, and deeply human roles anyone can take on. It requires energy, patience, flexibility, and a level of emotional presence that many people never fully understand. But at the center of it all is something that shapes every moment, every decision, and every outcome: attitude. A positive mindset isn’t abou...
Holiday adjustments
Making the Holidays Brighter for Autistic Loved Ones: Practical Tips for a More Enjoyable Season The holiday season brings lights, gatherings, laughter, and traditions beautiful moments that can also come with sensory overload, social pressure, and big changes in routine. For many autistic children, teens, and adults, this time of year can feel overwhelming rather than joyful. But with awareness, preparation, and compassion, families can create a holiday experience that feels safe, comfortabl...
Holiday adjustments
Making the Holidays Brighter for Autistic Loved Ones: Practical Tips for a More Enjoyable Season The holiday season brings lights, gatherings, laughter, and traditions beautiful moments that can also come with sensory overload, social pressure, and big changes in routine. For many autistic children, teens, and adults, this time of year can feel overwhelming rather than joyful. But with awareness, preparation, and compassion, families can create a holiday experience that feels safe, comfortabl...
