This article is part of an ongoing series about helping your autistic twins adjust to different seasons. It’s important to talk about the changes that the seasons bring, as change can be difficult to manage, especially when it is unexpected. Get tips for helping your autistic twins, triplets or quadruplets to be happy and settled through spring, summer, fall and winter. In the Northern Hemisphere, winter is…
November 11-15th is Anti-Bullying Week in the UK and this year’s theme is Choose Respect. Anti-Bullying Week is an annual event that aims to raise awareness of bullying of young people, with an emphasis on prevention and effective responses to bullying. As parents of autistic twins, we know firsthand the unique challenges they face. One significant concern is bullying. Given their often different social interactions…
As we learn more about how autism looks in women and girls, you may be wondering if your twin girls are autistic. You may have noticed things that seemed different at the time, repetitive behaviors, difficulty with social interactions, and sensory over or understimulation. Autistic twin girls may share similar interests, behaviors, and challenges, making their connection even stronger. How is autism different in girls?…
