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Home & Family
In the Home & Family section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™, you will learn:
- How to prepare for life cycle events (such as the birth of a new baby, moving to a new home, or separation and divorce)
- How to prepare for holiday celebrations, birthday parties, and play dates
- How to find childcare and respite
- How to support siblings
- How to teach hygiene and other self-care habits, including toilet learning and sex education
- How to foster independent living
- Residential options available to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Home & Family section of the CAR Autism Roadmap™ answers many questions you may have and may help you to prepare for the unexpected. Use the filter options on the left side of your screen below to narrow article selections by categories.
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Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
So… you just found out your child has a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). You may feel overwhelmed and have all sorts of feelings. Now more than ever, you need the support of your close friends and family. It is not uncommon that parents...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Grandparents often struggle with thoughts, feelings, and worries for their grandchildren who are not taking the typical path to adulthood. They worry how these children will grow up, and they also worry about their own children – the parents of their...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Who can a relative, concerned neighbor, or friend go to with worries or concerns about a child who is not developing as expected? Medical and educational professionals are equipped with the tools to determine if these concerns are real. They also...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The thought of teaching your child on the autism spectrum about grooming and personal hygiene can be intimidating. As with any learning task, these tasks too can be broken down into smaller, manageable parts. This helps you and your child to monitor...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Hair care is a necessary part of the grooming and hygiene routine. Your daughter may have a strong personal preference for how she wears her hair, which may be related to appearance or to manageability, or she may seem not to care. When deciding on a...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Self advocacy means: (1) knowing what you need, and (2) knowing how to get those needs met. Self-advocacy is important for all life tasks, at home, in school, for work, and in the community. When children are young, they rely on their families to...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
By: G. Keith Bartley Jr., Self-Advocate The term "autism" will rouse a range of emotions that is only exceeded in diversity and scope by the spectrum of individuals for whom it is diagnosed. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) now affects 1 in every 54...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
My name is Erin. I'm 23 years old, and I want to help others understand what my life is like living with Asperger Syndrome. My hope is that people can learn from what I have been through and apply it to what may help someone they know on the spectrum...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
If your child is having difficulty falling asleep, evaluate your family's bedtime routines and habits. Your child's bedroom should be dark (use a night light if needed), cool, and unexciting. If possible, your child's play space should be in a...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Wrap Around is for children in Pennsylvania who have serious emotional or behavioral problems and are between 2 and 21 years of age. It is used by many families with children on the autism spectrum. Wrap Around is also known as BHRS, which stands for...