Felicia FordNov 273 min readTips for Creating Welcoming Family Gatherings this Holiday Season for Individuals with AutismInclusivity is not about perfection—it’s about effort and intention. Small, thoughtful steps, can create a welcoming family gathering.
Felicia FordJan 162 min readNew Year, What's new?Parenting is a rollercoaster ride of emotions and challenges. A child at any age with any abilities will always need love, consistency,...
Felicia FordMar 12, 20232 min readLife Without LimitsDo you believe that your child with autism has unlimited potential? If so, your child will be empowered to dream big, try new things, and...
Felicia FordJan 27, 20212 min readCommunication is not Always VerbalSome autistics are considered nonverbal, meaning they may not speak or they may have limited verbal communication abilities. The question...
Felicia FordDec 15, 20202 min readA Moment That Changed My BehaviorToday my 7 year old stayed home from school because he had a runny nose. Thanks to Covid-19, our school wants parents to keep their...
Rachel Gordon-AcaviaOct 7, 20192 min readWays to Increase Inclusion in a World of You and Me Do you remember the first day of kindergarten when you couldn’t hit the ball on the playground? Or, do you remember someone not wanting...
Felicia FordSep 20, 20193 min readBack to School: Teachers Take NoteBack to school time is always an emotional time for parents of special-needs kids. There is the stress of not knowing what a new school...
Felicia FordJul 5, 20192 min readThe Fear of Public OutingsThere was a question posed in an autism support group on Facebook, "who's afraid to take their child with ASD (autism spectrum disorder)...
Felicia FordApr 24, 20191 min readAutism Awareness Month The month of April has been designated as Autism Awareness Month. Unfortunately, there never seems to be much information set out to the...
Felicia FordJan 19, 20192 min readIt's Time to Accept the Autism DiagnosisYour child is capable of doing things other people will tell you they can't. When you accept the diagnosis as a challenge to overcome...
Felicia FordJan 19, 20192 min readWelcome home autism familiesCreate a blog post subtitle that summarizes your post in a few short, punchy sentences and entices your audience to continue reading....