Understanding Behaviors & Meltdowns
Podcast Resources
Brian Keene and Teresa Roddy discuss accessible travel, sensory-friendly vacations, and practical strategies that help neurodivergent families feel more confident traveling together.
A powerful conversation about autism, sensory overload, emotional regulation, social connection, and understanding neurodivergent experiences through lived perspective.
A supportive conversation about ADHD medication, executive functioning, routines, emotional regulation, and helping neurodivergent children build lifelong skills.
Joseph Shipman joins the Autism Family Resource Podcast to share his perspective as an autistic adult, co-author, artist, and radio professional.
Dr. Jonathan Chism shares how the Autism Dad Social Club helps fathers build community, reduce isolation, and support their families.
Blog Resources
A parent-focused guide to understanding autism, cultural identity, and how to build connection through neurodiversity-affirming strategies.
Neurodiversity-affirming therapy supports autistic and neurodivergent children by building on their strengths rather than trying to “fix” differences. Learn how this compassionate approach helps kids thrive.
Costumes, spooky décor, loud noises. Halloween can be tricky for kids with sensory issues. Get tips for a sensory-friendly Halloween: find comfy costumes, practice trick-or treating, and adapt activities so your child can join the fun with less stress.
Learn positive behavior strategies that help neurodivergent children succeed at home and school by addressing sensory needs, communication challenges, and emotional regulation.
Learn how sensory processing works in children and how sensory seeking or sensory sensitivity can affect behavior, regulation, and daily routines.
External Resources
This article talks about how sound sensitivity affects children with autism and offers insight into why everyday noises can be distressing or ignored.
The Ready to Learn and Play framework is a step-by-step approach that helps children understand and manage their sensory needs to support learning and self-regulation.