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For many people, an out-of-town trip can be refreshing and invigorating. Experiencing a new place together as a family offers the chance to make lasting memories outside your normal routine. But for individuals with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), traveling brings a host of unique challenges. New sights and sounds paired with the disruption of their usual daily routine can make it difficult to navigate the unpredictable nature of a trip.But that does not mean families with a member who has ASD

Have you heard the term Social Emotional Learning (SEL) recently and thought, what is social emotional learning and why does it matter?At a glance Social Emotional Learning (SEL) is the process by which children and adults learn to build positive relationships, identify and manage their own emotions, learn empathy and how to take the perspective of others, and make good choices in their daily lives. But SEL is more than just learning the skills of social behavior, i.e. the “what”; it is als

Just released! A wonderful book born from post-pandemic trepidation.During lockdown, it became apparent from conversations, news, and media that likely everyone was struggling with the stress of life and freedoms being snatched away. The unpredictability and uncertainty of the future weighed heavily, and it lasted far longer than any of us imagined possible. This brought about new normal, which led to the next level of stress: How would we emerge and reintegrate into life outside of our homes?Fo