Understanding: The Missing Link Between Awareness and Acceptance
By Brandi Timmons, MEd, BCBA, LBA Did you know that Autism Awareness Month started as a heartfelt initiative by the Autism Society of America in the early '70s? And then,…
Charting a Course: What to do After an Autism Diagnosis
When your child is diagnosed with autism, it can feel like stepping into uncharted territory. The emotions can be intense, fluctuating from confusion to anxiety, despair, and sometimes, even relief.…
The Paradox of Plenty: Navigating the information age for parents of children with disabilities.
We live in a remarkable age of information. The internet, with its vast repositories of knowledge, has transformed how we seek and consume information. However, for parents of children with…
Building the Bridge – Transition to the next steps…
Transition planning. A structured process designed to ensure that students with disabilities are prepared for life after high school. It’s an essential component of the special education system to equip…
From Elders to Experts: The Power of Shared Wisdom in Parenting. Welcome to your Village.
You’ve probably heard the phrase “It takes a village to raise a child” many times throughout the years. When you became a parent of a child with a disability, you…
Strength in Support: How Parent Coaches Empower Special Needs Parents
Parenting is one of life’s most significant and rewarding challenges. It’s a journey filled with love, joy, and fulfillment, but also comes with its fair share of trials and tribulations.…
Overcoming Hidden Hurdles: What is Learned Helplessness?
Our goal at Spectrum Linx is to share with you things we have learned through experience so that your journey just might be a bit less challenging. Over the years,…