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Holiday Tips for Children with Sensory Needs

by Laura Polakow | Dec 3, 2020 | holiday party, sensory friendly

The most wonderful time of the year can easily become the most overwhelming time for children with sensory sensitivities. With bright lights, loud music, and different activities, it’s not uncommon for the holidays to create sensory overload, leading to meltdowns and... Read More

Autism Speaks Resources on COVID-19 Webinar

by Laura Polakow | Jun 26, 2020 | advocating, autism, autism awareness, tips

Autism Home Support Services held a webinar hosted by Autism Speaks with many valuable resources at this time during the COVID-19 pandemic. We would like to share the video of the webinar along with other resources that are provided for download below. We think you... Read More

Is a Therapy Dog Right for Your Child with Autism?

by Laura Polakow | Jun 24, 2020 | communication, connections, social interaction, special needs

Guest Blog by Barry Shechter of Dogdigz.com Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a set of conditions with symptoms such as repetitive behaviors, challenges in communication and social skills, sleep disorders, and sensory sensitivities. For many children, the signs of... Read More

Father’s Day: Why Special Needs Dads Need Extra Celebrating

by Laura Polakow | Jun 18, 2020 | father's day

Special guest blog by Kim Caifano, writer, speaker, life coach, and special needs mom. Learn more about Kim at kimcaifano.com “I walk around like everything is fine. But deep down, inside my shoe, my sock is sliding off.” Oh, how that quote (anonymous) penetrated my... Read More

How to Help Family and Friends Build Relationships with Your ASD Child

by Laura Polakow | May 11, 2020 | behavior, bonding

As written for Autism Parenting Magazine, Issue 95 Author: Erica Crowley, BCBA, is the Manager at Invo Behavior and Therapy Services’ Belfort Oaks Therapy Center in Jacksonville, Florida. (Autism Home Support Services sister company) Parents often worry that... Read More