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Homeschooling Autistic Children In recent months, many parents have begun homeschooling their children as a result of school closures across the globe. This is a difficult task for any parent. However, homeschooling children with autism create even greater challenges. When homeschooling an autistic child, it is necessary to provide a healthy balance of support and education. At Alee, we help families and children by offering a range of therapies and support at our autism clinic to ensure each child reaches their full potential. With this in mind, we’ve put together 5 tips for homeschooling autistic children! When homeschooling autistic children: 1) Follow a routine. Your child is used to following a specific schedule. Usually, this means getting up early, having breakfast and heading off to school! Try your best to follow this routine. When homeschooling autistic children, start your ‘classes’ at the same time every day. Also, take breaks and do your best to mirror the classr...

As we move into November, Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Not only is now the perfect time to perfect your pumpkin pie recipe, but you should also ensure that you are planning celebrations that the whole family can enjoy, including those who may be neurodiverse. After all, for children with autism and related conditions, large events such as thanksgiving parties and celebrations can be a cause of great stress. There are various reasons for this. For example, they may be forced to deviate from their routine or be surrounded by crowds and loud noises at parades. However, this does not mean that they cannot join in the fun of this family celebration. With that in mind, here are some simple steps you can take to ensure your thanksgiving celebrations are autism-friendly. Invest in noise canceling headphones. Whether you’re heading to a parade or are cooking for a houseful of lovely, but very noisy guests, noise-cancelling headphones can be a lifesaver for children who di...