Empowering the Special Needs Community
April is Autism Acceptance Month. In our society, we’re shifting the focus from awareness of autism to acceptance of people with autism—their differences and unique abilities. But let’s not forget to accept ourselves, their parents. We have our own differences as caregivers, and our own unique abilities in raising our special children. Some days are
For 8-year-old Jaiden Benjamin, the first day of summer camp at PS 188 in the Bronx turned into a frightening experience. The camp’s school bus mistakenly took the boy to the wrong drop-off location at The Bronx Public Library—and left him there unattended. Such an event would be scary for any child, but for an
As members of the autism community, our mission is to improve the lives of individuals with autism, their families and support networks through dedicated Assistive Technology; technology addressing the unique challenges those with autism face, designed to support their safety and independence. April is Autism Acceptance Month—a reminder of how far we’ve come in supporting
As we look back at 2022, here at AngelSense, we’re moved by the thousands of thank you emails we received this year. Each one detailed either how daily living has steadily become more manageable, or the dramatic moment their story turned from near-tragedy to happy ending. We are so proud to have helped thousands of
Ashley is just getting her coffee at work when the conversation between the three young moms at the water cooler turns to babies sleeping through the night. As they speak about their triumphs at finally getting a good night’s sleep, Ashley jumps in with a joke about forgetting what a full night’s sleep feels like.
A guest post by Tammy Russell, an autism mom and longtime fan of AngelSense. Nope, I was never a crunchy, Whole Foods mom. I was just that straight-laced mom who’s always been one for following traditional protocol. Being a mom to a child with high-functioning ASD, I always had well-meaning friends offering me their two
Having a child diagnosed with autism can bring about many overwhelming feelings about how you, as a parent, can help your child develop. And while some treatments depend on where your child falls on the autism spectrum, there are many things you can do at home to help your child thrive. Research and Gain Knowledge
As a parent, you aim to treat all your children equally. But like most parents who have children with special needs know, that can sometimes seem harder than it sounds. Some children require more attention, and this can adversely affect their siblings. So how can you support all of your children without them feeling left
A sensory room for autistic kids is a designated room or space in your home that is a safe place for your child to go to decompress or calm their senses when they are experiencing an overload of overwhelming feelings. It is an environment that contains sensory-friendly objects, which have a calming effect on the
A simple task that most parents see as an everyday function isn’t as easy to manage with autistic children. A common problem for parents of children with autism is getting them to keep their shoes on. There are several reasons why wearing shoes can be a matter of contention, and we’re going to share tips