Autism Resources For Parents
Sensory-Friendly Outings
Children of all ages and abilities enjoy exploring beyond their own homes and schools, discovering new things, and experiencing a variety of adventures. In decades past, parents of autistic children were often limited on what they could plan for their sensory-sensitive children because little attention was paid to the volume of noise or music, the…
Fitness & Autism: Building Stronger Tomorrows
According to the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children and adolescents should have 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous intensity of physical activity every day, including daily aerobic activities (like running or jumping) and strength exercises (like climbing or doing push-ups). While the benefits of physical activity include maintaining a healthy weight, supporting…
Tips For Managing Siblings of Children on the Spectrum
Raising kids is hard. Having a child on the spectrum can make challenges a little more complicated. And, having an autistic child in addition to other children can make things a little more difficult. A parent plays many roles in their children’s lives including nurturer, coach, chef, chauffeur, referee, entertainer, nurse, protector, and so much…
Picture Exchange Communication System
Picture exchange communication system (PECS) is a communication program that originated in 1985 as an effective way to help nonverbal people on the spectrum have their wants and needs known. The primary use for PECS is to communicate basic needs to help reduce negative behaviors and improve contentment in the autistic child. Over the decades,…
7 Sensory Red Flags
As parents, we are completely in tune with our children from what their coos mean, to what they are thinking and feeling when they can’t yet fully express themselves, and their quirks that make them unique. Most parents worry about their children — whether or not they are safe, healthy, and “normal.” Parents have bad…
Is Your Child on the Spectrum? A Self Test
Like any good parent, you know your child well and have undoubtedly worried about their health and safety, among a myriad of other things — are they sleeping right, are they eating enough, are they getting too much screen time or enough social interaction, etc. There is a lot to be said about the development…
Welcome to SkyCare ABA
Welcome to SkyCare ABA, your trusted resource for all things autism. We are a qualified applied behavior analysis (ABA) treatment center, using our networking and resources to reach every community that we can. Using our local clinics and online resources, we work to bring parents with children on the spectrum together with ABA therapists, occupational…