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Blog Resources
Meltdowns in autism aren’t tantrums—they’re intense responses to overwhelm. Learn how to recognize triggers, respond with compassion, and help your child feel safe and understood.
Dive into the concept of developmental goals in pediatric therapy and how our dedicated team can assist your child in reaching their full potential.
Podcast Resources
Learn how parents can transform family dynamics, support emotional regulation, and build social skills for children with autism. Practical strategies and expert advice from Pure Hearts Therapy and parent coach Lisa Chan.
Is your child constantly chewing on everything?
Mouthing and chewing can be signs of unmet sensory needs. Learn what’s normal, when to be concerned, and simple OT strategies to help your child feel calm, focused, and supported.
Raising a child with autism can feel overwhelming—especially when trying to manage daily life, financial planning, and work-life balance. In this Autism Family Resource Podcast episode, Michael Pereira of The Autism Voyage shares real-life strategies for daily routines, long-term planning, and how entrepreneurship can help parents create flexibility while supporting their child’s needs.
Does your child melt down over loud noises, tags in clothing, or bright lights? You’re not alone. In this Autism Family Resource Podcast episode, OT and Ayurveda practitioner Dipali Devani explains why sensory overload happens and shares simple, effective ways to help your child feel calm, safe, and understood—at home and beyond.
Anxiety, meltdowns, and emotional struggles can feel overwhelming for both parent and child. In this Autism Family Resource Podcast episode, mental health expert Mitch Leppicello introduces the CALM Compass—a powerful parenting tool to help you build connection, support emotional regulation, and guide your neurodivergent child through mental health challenges with confidence and compassion.
What if a simple iron-on QR code could help keep your child safe? In this powerful episode of the Autism Family Resource Podcast, dad and inventor Justin Behnke shares the story behind ScanMeHome.com, a life-changing solution for children who are nonverbal or have special needs. Learn how it works, why it was created, and how families everywhere are using it for peace of mind.
AAC doesn’t have to be overwhelming or clinical—it can be playful, powerful, and part of everyday life. In this inspiring episode of the Autism Family Resource Podcast, SLPs Stacey Dover and Lydia Mackay share how to make communication with AAC devices joyful, effective, and rooted in connection.
Is mealtime a battle in your home? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Autism Family Resource Podcast, autism nutrition expert Brittyn Coleman shares how to support picky eaters through small, sustainable changes. From constipation to nutrient gaps, sensory issues to food burnout—Brittyn offers real, parent-tested solutions to help kids thrive.
Try this 4-phase framework to help your child regulate and understand their sensory processing needs
External Resources
A resource offering practical strategies to support children and youth on the autism spectrum in developing self-care skills such as dressing, showering, toileting, toothbrushing, and hair care
Visual flashcards designed to help children with autism understand and sequence daily routines, aiding in the development of independent living skills