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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 8, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
While the holidays are regarded with anticipation and joy for many families, families with children on the autism spectrum may have mixed feelings. During the holiday season, it is best to plan for what you can anticipate, and expect the unexpected...
Last updated on Jun 8, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
What is child care? Child care is the caring for and supervision of a child. Some families need regular child care to keep their children safe when the parents or other family members are not able to provide supervision for regular periods of time...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Parents should begin to brush their child's teeth as soon as the first tooth appears in their child's mouth. By starting early and when there is only one tooth, the child has time to get used to the experience before it takes longer because there are...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
If you think that your child is not developing at the same rate or in the same way as most children his or her age, it is often a good idea to talk to your child’s pediatrician first. Explain your concerns. Tell the doctor what you have observed and...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Sometimes, due to grades, behaviors, or just a general gut feeling, parents may worry that their child has “something going on” that may help explain difficulties their child is experiencing. Perhaps you are getting calls from the school, or maybe...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Jane is mom to John, a 9 year old boy on the autism spectrum. She’s from a large family with lots of family traditions at Christmas-time. She and her husband, Mike, have found ways to accommodate John, while still making the holidays a special time...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
When deciding what to do to celebrate your child’s birthday, what is most important is doing something your child will enjoy. If your child is easily overwhelmed, consider doing a family-only party or limiting the guest list to one or two friends...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Social Stories™ describe an event or situation with the intent of explaining the circumstances, perspectives, and expected behaviors that occur during the event or situation. To be effective, Social Stories™ should be highly individualized. Usually...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
To send your child to overnight camp or not – this is a difficult question for all families, and if your child is on the autism spectrum, it is an even greater concern. There are numerous opportunities out there and many advantages to going...
Last updated on Jun 4, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Children have play dates all the time. Play dates are a great way for your child to learn and practice social skills in his or her “natural environment.” Play dates can reinforce lessons learned at social skills groups or in school, or they can offer...