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Check out the recording of our October 8th Webinar — What Happens After High School: Transition Options for the Autistic Student

by Laura McKenna The holidays and the Winter Break can be challenging for many children with autism. Managing the long break from school routines, crowded family functions, and high social expectations is not easy for them. If the child is unhappy, so are the parents. Events might not go exactly as planned. The best present…

Getting the news from a medical professional that your child has a disability is never easy. All parents have high hopes and dreams for their babies, and any disability creates challenges. Often, parents need time to adjust their expectations. Research shows that this adjustment period is particularly difficult for families of autistic children. In fact,…

by Melina DosSantos-Falquez, MA, BCBA For autistic tweens and teens, learning does not stop when the school day ends, and it does not only happen in classrooms or therapy rooms. Many of the most meaningful opportunities for growth occur during everyday enrichment activities: games, creative projects, movement, group challenges, and shared interests often found in…

Last week, three amazing BCBAs gave us great tips on how to help our autistic children at home. Check it out!

On December 10th, the Cope Center for Autism webinar series presented: Planning for Two Lifetimes: Creating Confidence for Families Caring for a Child with Special Needs by Mike Ringel, CPA, and Ian Kansky, CFP, from Special Needs Wealth Planning.  A slightly edited recording of the presentation is available on our YouTube Channel.  If you have any further questions…