Your Child Has Just Been Diagnosed with Autism – Now What?

• By: Ann-Marie Sabrsula, MS The Arc Westchester Children’s School for Early Development
• October 2nd, 2023
• accessing services, advocating needs, autism diagnosis, building partnerships, coping strategies, early intervention, Fall 2023 Issue, managing stress, multi-modal approach, parent support groups, processing emotions, self-care, support network, tailored treatment
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Every family has their own personal journey towards an autism diagnosis for their child. Whether it brings the confirmation of what may have been suspected or the news of something completely unexpected, the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder can have a significant impact on a family. Like the...

Beyond the Autism Diagnosis: Understanding the Multifaceted Needs of Parents

• By: Heidi Hillman, PhD, BCBA-D, LMHC
• October 2nd, 2023
• accessing services, actually autistic, advocating needs, autism diagnosis, building partnerships, coping strategies, early intervention, Fall 2023 Issue, managing stress, multi-modal approach, parent support groups, processing emotions, self-care, support network, tailored treatment
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As the number of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) increases, so does the number of parents trying to navigate the complexities that accompany an autism diagnosis. Raising an autistic child is challenging for many parents, and many reported higher levels of stress compared to...

The Importance of Residential School-Based Family Support

• By: Caitlin Sweetapple, EdD Arij Abdul-Halim, LMHC Lauren Koffler, MSW Shrub Oak International School
• October 2nd, 2023
• co-occurring disorders, Fall 2023 Issue, families and caregivers, parent liaisons, parent support groups, parent training, parent-school relationship, psychoeducation, residential school, stress management, supporting families
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Providing school-age support for families and caregivers with an autistic child varies based on the school program the student is enrolled in. It is imperative that alongside the programming and support autistic students receive, parents receive similar services. This includes but is not limited...