Tips & Tricks – Midwest

June 13, 2024Education, Parenting, Tips & TricksAutism, Education, Parent Support, Tips and Tricksby midwestautismcenter

5 Tips for Toilet Training with ASD

Toilet training a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder can be challenging but it's achievable with the right strategies! This article offers five practical tips to make the process smoother and more effective.

May 23, 2024Education, Tips & TricksAutism, Autism Safety, Neurodiversity Affirming, Tornado Safetyby midwestautismcenter

Tornado Safety with ASD

Navigating tornado safety with children on the Autism Spectrum requires thoughtful preparation and clear communication. This article provides practical steps for creating a comprehensive emergency plan, addressing sensory needs, and ensuring effective communication during severe weather events. Stay prepared, stay safe, and foster understanding to mitigate anxiety during crisis.

May 16, 2024Education, Tips & TricksAutism, Community, Education, Parent Support, Safetyby midwestautismcenter

5 Things Law Enforcement Should Know About Autism Spectrum Disorder

Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder is crucial for law enforcement to ensure the safety and respect of individuals with ASD. This article offers key insights and practical tips for officers to effectively interact and assist those on the spectrum, highlighting the importance of communication, awareness of safety risks, and supportive approaches during interventions.

January 30, 2024Holidays, Tips & TricksAutism, Holidays, Parent Support, Parenting Tipsby midwestautismcenter

5 Tips for a Successful Valentine’s Day with ASD

Everyone loves Valentine’s Day, right? The elementary memories of stressing about which Valentine to give to your classmates, which cutesy saying might not embarrass us… Our children with ASD may feel those pressures and anxieties amplified. Valentine’s Day brings multiple potential triggers for our friends …

January 18, 2024Tips & TricksAutism, Parent Support, Winterby midwestautismcenter

Tips for Avoiding the Snowed-In Struggles

Winters in the Midwest are crazy, right? One week it’s 30 degrees with dry, but frozen, ground. The next we’re 15 inches deep in snow with a -32 windchill. The big question that seems to pop up every time we get snowed in is how …

November 29, 2023Education, Tips & TricksAutism, Education, Elopementby midwestautismcenter

Elopement Prevention & Winter Safety with ASD

“Elopement” is a clinical term used to describe when a child wanders off, runs away, or gets lost. It is a common behavioral challenge for children with ASD. For many families with children on the Spectrum, elopement is a major safety concern. The most common …

November 3, 2023Education, Holidays, Tips & TricksAutism, Holiday, Parent Support, Parenting Tipsby midwestautismcenter

5 Tips for a Sensory-Friendly Thanksgiving

Holidays can be a joyous time spent with family and friends, but they can also be overwhelming for families with children on the Autism Spectrum. Thanksgiving especially, is a holiday that requires a lot from our senses. There are crowds of people, excessive noises, new …