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How Autism Affects Literal Thinking and How to Navigate It

Many autistic individuals interpret language literally, finding it challenging to understand figures of speech, sarcasm, or vague instructions. While this can lead to misunderstandings, it also reflects a logical, detail-focused way of thinking. This guide explores how literal thinking shapes communication, the challenges it may present in everyday life, and practical ways parents, educators, and peers can adapt their language for clarity. By embracing direct, concrete communication, we can support autistic individuals in navigating conversations more confidently and comfortably.

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The Role of Stimming in Autism: What Parents Should Know

Stimming—repetitive movements or sounds—is a natural and essential part of life for many autistic individuals. It helps with emotional regulation, sensory processing, and self-expression. While often misunderstood, most stimming behaviors are harmless and shouldn’t be discouraged. This guide explains why stimming happens, when it may need support or redirection, and how parents can create a safe, accepting environment. By embracing healthy stimming and educating others, families can empower autistic children to self-regulate and feel confident being themselves.

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How to Help Autistic Kids Recognize When They Need a Break

Many autistic children experience sensory overload and struggle with self-regulation. Teaching them how to recognize their stress signals and take breaks can reduce overwhelm, prevent meltdowns, and build emotional resilience. This guide explores the importance of breaks, how to identify early signs of distress, and how to create personalized break strategies that suit each child’s needs. With patience, practice, and supportive tools like break menus and visual cues, we can empower autistic children to manage their emotions and advocate for themselves with growing independence.

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Your Child Has Autism: A Parent’s Quick-Start Guide

A compassionate starting guide for parents of newly diagnosed autistic children. Learn what autism really means, how to build a support system, and how to create a home environment that helps your child feel safe and understood.

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How Autism Affects Literal Thinking and How to Navigate It

By recognizing how literal thinking influences communication and daily interactions, parents, educators, and peers can better support autistic individuals and foster clear, respectful, and effective conversations.

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The Role of Stimming in Autism: What Parents Should Know

Stimming, short for self-stimulatory behavior, is a common characteristic of autism. It includes repetitive movements, sounds, or actions that autistic individuals use to self-regulate, express emotions, or process sensory input. While stimming is often misunderstood, it plays an essential role in emotional and sensory regulation. Understanding why stimming happens, when it’s beneficial, and when it may require intervention can help parents better support their autistic child.

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How to Help Autistic Kids Recognize When They Need a Break

Children with autism often experience sensory overload, emotional overwhelm, and difficulty self-regulating. Unlike neurotypical children, they may struggle to recognize when they’re feeling overstimulated or frustrated, which can lead to meltdowns, shutdowns, or increased anxiety. Teaching autistic kids how to identify their stress signals and take breaks is a valuable skill that promotes self-regulation, independence, and emotional well-being.

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What to Do if Your Child Has a Mean Streak

Have you noticed your child lashing out? Has your child ever been called a bully? Child therapist Nicole Henry gives top tips on what to do if your child has a mean streak.

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How Your Attachment Style Impacts Your Child's Future

Attachment theory has recently gained mass attention on social media as a framework for analyzing relationships, mostly romantic ones. But did you know the crux of the concept lies in the relationship between child and caregiver? Attachment model expert and relationship psychotherapist, Charisse Cooke, explains why understanding your attachment style with your child is important and how to approach developing the best form of attachment in order to predict better mental health outcomes in your child's future.

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