Flying Home With an Autistic Child
We moved countries to give our son one language. Then we had to fly him back across the world. What those trips taught us.
Jay Newman
Flying With an Autistic Child
My son completely lost it at takeoff on our first flight in years. Here is what airports, planes, and a lot of repetition taught us.
Navigating School for Autism When You’re New to the Country
The school system here may look nothing like the one you knew. A warm, plain guide to advocating for your autistic child when you are new to the country.
Autism and Cultural Stigma: Talking to Family Who Do Not Understand
Sometimes the hardest part of a diagnosis is how family reacts to it. A gentle guide to facing autism stigma, setting boundaries, and finding your people.
How to Spot a Meltdown Before It Happens
A meltdown almost never comes out of nowhere. It has a runway, and once you learn to read it, you can often step in before overwhelm takes over.
Helping Your Child Recover After a Meltdown
The hardest part is not always the meltdown itself. It is the fragile hour afterward, when what your child needs most is rest, safety, and you.
Getting an Autism Assessment When English Is Not Your First Language
Getting your child assessed for autism is hard enough without a language barrier. A plain, practical guide to interpreters, preparing, and asking for help.
Autism Support for Newcomer and Immigrant Families
Raising an autistic child in a new country means learning a diagnosis and a system at once. A warm, practical starting point for newcomer families.
Meltdown vs Tantrum: What I Learned
A tantrum is a child wanting something. A meltdown is a child who has run out of room to cope. Telling them apart changed how I respond.