April - 2017

Bay Coast Behavioral Blog

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Written by the team at Geek Club Books

Apr 28, 2017

7 Positive Ways Self-Advocates, Parents and Educators are Spreading Autism Awareness

When April is over, autism awareness must continue! In fact, it should never end, even when the public becomes more accepting and...

Written by Chanel Polk

Apr 27, 2017

Understanding my Son on the Autism Spectrum when He Doesn't Use Words to Communicate

My son and his classmates made their way from the doors of the school to the playground where parents gather to pick them up. My son let...

Written by Caroline Bologna, Editor of the website

Apr 26, 2017

'This is Autism' Photo Series Celebrates Simple but Major Milestones

[Follow the link below to view the photo series.] "For kids with autism, every milestone matters and should be celebrated." For roughly...

Written by Elaine Rowland

Apr 25, 2017

When my Son on the Autism Spectrum Points Out the Details I Miss in Our Day

April is Autism Awareness Month. It's also National Poetry Month. This could be random coincidence. But the coincidence is nicely poetic,...

Written by Mary Katherine, creator of the blog

Apr 24, 2017

My Son is a Strong-Willed Child, and It's Exhaustingly Beautiful

It’s hard to explain the struggle I have with my oldest child. Even speaking the word “struggle” makes me feel guilty because he’s...

Written by Penny Williams

Apr 21, 2017

My Son has Friends - Finally!

"It's really nice to finally have friends, Momma," said my son. "I bet that feels great, Buddy." His heartwarming smile said it all....

Written by Jessica Sylfest, creator of the blog

Apr 20, 2017

Why I Stopped Apologizing for my Son's Autism

In the beginning of my son’s autism diagnosis I felt the need to apologize all of the time. I apologized for my son’s behaviors and the...

Written by Caroline Bologna, Editor of the website

Apr 14, 2017

9 Comics that Sum Up Easter for Parents

Easter is fast approaching, and families are preparing for egg hunts, photos with a creepy bunny, and a serious sugar overload. Although...

Written by Kate Green, contributor to the website

Apr 13, 2017

What Inclusion Really Means

I can count on one hand the amount of people with disabilities I knew as a kid -- a few from our church and a couple from the...

Written by Tulika Prasad, creator of the blog

Apr 12, 2017

When People Assume my Son Doesn't have Feelings because He Can't Talk

My son is autistic. He is also nonverbal. He is without speech... He lacks social skills, But he does not lack emotions. There is a...