Time to Read: ~10 minutes I’ll be honest: Christmas became much more stressful once I had my own children. I used to enjoy the holidays spending time with other people’s kids, but navigating unpredictable reactions, sensory overload, and a strong dislike of anything “new” in my own home was another story. And honestly, my husband and I aren’t all that different—so it’s no surprise our kids react the way they do. Over time, we learned to lean into the things we genuinely enjoy

What is the Spellers movie about? Time to Read:  ~7 minutes TL;DR Summary Spelling to Communicate (S2C)  is inspiring hope for non-speaking autistic individuals—but evidence is still limited. The technique raises new questions about whether autism may be more of a motor planning  challenge than a cognitive one. Ethical communication requires independent authorship —not facilitator control. Research is urgently needed to confirm whether this is a real breakthrough or another c

Reading time:  ~8–10 minutes Audience:  Parents & early-childhood educators (PreK–2) Keywords:  how to help autistic child wait patiently, waiting worksheets for autism, waiting visuals, preschool social skills, autism social skills, preschool SEL TL;DR (Quick Wins) Learning to wait is a skill , not a character trait. Start with seconds , not minutes; build trust with tiny wins. Use visuals , a calm timer , and gentle language  so waiting feels safe. Practice in playful, low-