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How to Make Haircuts, Dentist Visits, and Checkups Easier for Autistic Kids
Updated: June 9, 2026 If a haircut or a trip to the dentist regularly ends in tears, covered ears, or a canceled appointment, you are not alone — and your child is not "misbehaving." Here is a practical, step-by-step guide to making these everyday appointments calmer and more predictable. Haircuts,
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Explaining Autism to Children in a Way They Can Truly Understand
Updated: June 9, 2026 Key Highlights Simple, age-appropriate ways to explain autism to a child without fear or shame Scripts you can use for autistic kids, siblings, and peers How to talk about sensory needs, communication differences, and big feelings What to say when a child asks blunt or tricky q
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Autism vs Personality: Why Online Tests Can’t Diagnose Your Child
It usually starts the same way. It’s late, the kids are finally asleep, and you’re scrolling on your phone. Maybe a TikTok came up. Maybe a parenting forum. Maybe a Reddit thread that asked, "Which personality type is most likely to be autistic?" Suddenly you’re three hours deep into Myers-Briggs ch
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Beyond the Headlines: Autism Myths vs Facts Parents Deserve to Hear
You might have arrived here wondering if a certain celebrity has autism, or whether something you saw on social media about autism is actually true. While we can’t diagnose public figures—and honestly, speculation doesn’t help anyone—we can walk through what autism really looks like, separate the mo
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Autism and Anxiety: Understanding Co-Occurring Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring challenges I see alongside autism, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood. Many parents come into therapy focused on behaviors they can clearly observe — meltdowns, shutdowns, aggression, school refusal, repetitive questioning, or extreme rigidity
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Why Functional Communication Training Is Important in ABA Therapy
There’s usually a reason behind behaviors like screaming, aggression, task refusal, or emotional outbursts, even when the reason isn’t immediately obvious. In clinical practice, I’ve found that many challenging behaviors happen when children don’t yet have the tools to communicate effectively during
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What Is Level 1 Autism? Signs, Traits Support
At True Progress Therapy, I’ve worked with a lot of kids whose families came to me confused. Their child was smart — sometimes remarkably so. They could hold a conversation, read above grade level, maybe recite every dinosaur species or explain how engines work. And yet something wasn’t connecting.
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M-CHAT-R Explained: Understanding the Most Common Autism Screening Tool
When a parent first hears the words "your child’s screening came back positive," the room can feel like it shifts. At True Progress Therapy, I’ve sat across from families at that exact moment — some tearful, some confused, some who quietly say, "I knew something was different." What they’re usually
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Signs of Autistic Burnout How to Heal From It
There’s a pattern in autism I’ve seen more times than I can count. A child who was managing — maybe even thriving — suddenly isn’t. They stop talking as much. They can’t get through a morning routine they’ve done for years. Meltdowns arrive from nowhere. A teenager who held it together all semester
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Holiday Survival Guide for Autistic Children: Sensory-Friendly Tips for the Season
The holiday season can bring excitement, family traditions, and meaningful memories, but for many autistic children, it can also create significant stress. In practice, I often see children who usually manage daily routines well become overwhelmed during holiday gatherings, travel, school events, or
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Why Sleep Problems in Autism Happen and How to Help
Sleep problems in autism are one of the most common concerns families bring up during conversations about daily functioning and behavior. Parents often describe evenings that feel never-ending — children who struggle to fall asleep, wake frequently during the night, or start the day hours before eve
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Autism and Screen Time: How to Set Healthy Boundaries
Screen time is one of the most common topics parents bring up when discussing autism and daily routines. Many families feel stuck between two concerns: wanting to limit excessive screen use while also recognizing that screens can genuinely help their child feel calm, engaged, or emotionally regulate
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