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Image credit: Freepik Summer Looks Different for Every Family Summer always feels like it should be magical and happy. The days are longer, the sun lingers in the sky, and everyone seems to be chasing memories: pool days, vacations, backyard laughter. But for families with autistic children, summer can feel more layered than that. The break from school can bring freedom, but it can also bring uncertainty, disrupted routines, sensory overload, and emotional exhaustion. Still,

Image credit: Freepik College Is a New Chapter—And It Can Feel Scary The word thrive may be a big word when you are stepping into college for the first time. For many autistic and neurodivergent students, college can feel like standing at the edge of a vast ocean. From far away, it looks exciting and full of possibility, but once you step in, the waves can hit hard and fast. New classes, unfamiliar faces, louder spaces, and constant expectations can quickly become overwhelmin

I graduated from high school on June 23rd, 2016 in New Jersey Today feels personal in a way I didn’t expect. Ten years ago, on this exact day, I graduated high school. It’s strange how memory works. I don’t remember every speech or every face in the crowd, but I remember the feeling. The caps. The gowns. The awkward photos. That weird mix of excitement and uncertainty that sat heavy in my chest. At eighteen, graduation felt like a finish line, like once I crossed that stage,

For many autistic and neurodivergent children, moving from elementary school to middle school, or from middle school to high school, can feel like stepping into a giant new world. New teachers, bigger buildings, changing routines, and increased expectations can create excitement, but they can also bring anxiety. For autistic students, these transitions may feel even more giant due to the challenges that often accompany changes in routine and environment. The good news is that