Useful Information for Parents of Children on the Autistic Spectrum While not all children with autism experience sensory processing disorder, those who do rely on the love and care of parents to make daily life manageable. In particular, bedtime can become a long process for hypo- and hyper-sensitive kids. As sleep experts at Slumber Yard, we know that adequate sleep is the key to emotionally and physically healthy kids, which is why we created Sleep and Sensory Processing Disorder, a parent's guide: https://myslumberyard.com/blog/sleep-and-sensory-processing-disorder/ Parents with … [Read more...]

April 2016 - Almost 25 years ago, the Autism Society initiated a national effort to promote autism awareness. One of their main goals was to ensure that people with autism had the opportunity to live a full, high-quality life, just like anybody else. People with autism deserve to be embraced in schools and communities, and to be appreciated for their unique gifts. This is something we believe passionately, too.   Autism Awareness Month gives us the chance to promote autism awareness and acceptance, and to build a support network for the tens of thousands of people who receive an autism … [Read more...]