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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 May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
As young adults finish high school, perhaps going to college or getting a job, at some point they may choose to take on the additional responsibility of living "on their own." Our society generally regards this as developmentally appropriate (though...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Navigating the singles' scene is not easy for anyone, whether or not you are on the autism spectrum. Nevertheless, autistic adults may need to hurdle far more obstacles than their neurotypical peers to thrive in a world of dating. Some autistic...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
"Stimming," also known as self-stimulating behaviors or stereotypy, are repetitive body movements or repetitive movements of objects. Many individuals on the autism spectrum engage in routine stimming. There are different theories as to why...
Last updated on May 29, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
If you are a working parent, you may need to find afterschool care for your child. Finding a good program for a child on the autism spectrum can be difficult, but it is important to make sure the program is a good fit for your child. You will want a...
Last updated on May 26, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
The way we think, feel, and act is based on the way we perceive the world through our senses. Most people can name the five senses: vision, hearing, touch, taste and smell. The fact that smell comes last is not be chance: when asked which sense they...
Last updated on May 26, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Parents: In caring for your child with special health needs, you may get information and paperwork from many sources. A Care Binder can help you organize the most important information in a central place and share key information with members of your...
Last updated on May 26, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
All these appointments! All these people! All this paperwork! The world of Autism Spectrum Disorder is a whirlwind of new information, becoming involved with agencies and people that you never expected to need to know. So……. How does one possibly...
Last updated on May 26, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
Physical therapy for a young child which takes place in the child's home should also include community outings. Therapy often focuses on helping the child participate in family routines, such as visiting the playground or grocery store. Examples of...
Last updated on May 26, 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 May 26, 2020 in CAR Autism Roadmap™
All parents naturally want to be good advocates for their children. There are a few steps you can take to help you be more effective. Know your child Be able to communicate your child’s strengths and weaknesses. This is important in evaluation and...