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Instructional Strategies for Autism: My Struggles as a Parent

Key Points: As a dad to a 35-year-old son with severe autism, I’ve messed up on this “instructional control” thing more times than I can count. And that’s exactly why I wanted to talk about it on my podcast. What is Instructional Control Anyway? It’s pretty simple, really. Can your kid with autism do what …

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5 Tips for Finding the Right Autism Residential Programs

Key Points After 35 years raising my son with profound autism, I’ve learned a thing or two about finding good residential options. As parents of severely autistic adults, we all face that gut-wrenching question: “Where will my child live when I’m no longer able to care for them?” Let me share what my wife and …

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Profound Autism: Understanding the Surge and Finding Solutions

Explore rising autism rates, the challenges of profound autism, and why families urgently need better lifelong care and support systems. Key Points: Autism rates are soaring Diagnoses rose from 1 in 36 (2020) to 1 in 31 (2022); in 1990, it was 1 in 10,000. Profound autism needs more attention Up to 30% face severe …

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Pica and Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Managing Dangerous Eating Behaviors
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Pica and Autism: A Parent’s Guide to Managing Dangerous Eating Behaviors

What is Pica Behavior? If you’re raising someone with autism who puts non-food items in their mouth, you’re dealing with pica behavior—and you’re not alone. After 35 years raising his severely autistic son, Mike Carr knows firsthand how scary and exhausting this can be. When Everyday Items Become Dangerous Mike’s son has eaten rocks, leaves, …

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