Carelinks ABA Staff

A New School Year Brings New Beginnings There is something special about the start of a new school year. Children look forward to the fresh notebooks, new backpacks, different teachers, new classmates and new routines. For many families, these changes are exciting. They can also bring uncertainty, particularly when a child with autism is preparing for preschool, kindergarten, or a new classroom. School readiness is often associated with learning letters, numbers, or colors. While those skills...

Every Child Has a Story Within the Family When a child is diagnosed with autism, the conversation naturally centers around evaluations, appointments, therapies, school planning, and learning how best to support their unique needs. At the same time, another story is unfolding within the home. Brothers and sisters are growing, naturally observing, asking questions, celebrating milestones, and making sense of experiences in their own way. They may become a child's biggest cheerleader, most...

The Destination Is Only Part of the Experience Family outings become the moments children remember long after summer has ended. A trip to the zoo. An afternoon at the farmers market. Ice cream after dinner. A visit to a museum. Watching a baseball game. Exploring a new hiking trail. At the same time, leaving the familiarity of home can introduce unfamiliar sounds in these environments, changing routines, busy crowds, long waits, and unexpected surprises. While these experiences may feel...