The holiday season is approaching, and for parents of autistic twins, triplets, or more, it often brings a unique kind of pressure: finding the right gifts for your unique children. You can’t just buy two of the same generic toys. Your children’s needs are complex—one might seek intense sensory input, while the other struggles with anxiety and executive functioning. The perfect gift isn’t just about…
November is National Family Caregivers Month, a perfect time to recognize the quiet, often unseen work that children put into caring for a sibling. When we picture a caregiver, we usually think of a parent or a spouse. But there’s a special group of young people whose experiences we need to pay close attention to: the sibling caregiver, especially in families with multiples where one…
Halloween. For many families, it’s a magical blend of crisp autumn air, glowing jack-o’-lanterns, and the thrill of dressing up. But for parents of autistic multiples, this holiday can feel less like magic and more like planning a war campaign. The truth is, when you’re managing multiples with different neurotypes through a cascade of flashing lights, abrasive fabrics, loud doorbells, and sudden screams, the exhaustion…
