The fact is that every once in a while life will knock you down, and when that happens the most important thing that you can do is know how to get back up again. Of course, some ‘knocks’ are easier to get up from than others; sometimes one of life’s dips is related to something fairly simple and easy to fix, making it easier to come back from. However, when one of life’s dips is related to something a little more serious or complex, getting back up can be a little more difficult.  However, just because you find yourself in a difficult or upsetting situation, the doesn’t mean that you cannot bounce back from it. What it means is that bouncing back from whatever has happened may be that little…

A few hallmark symptoms of autism spectrum disorder include impulsive behavior and a lack of fear. These two symptoms together pose issues when keeping children with autism safe. Many times they fail to see how a situation is potentially dangerous. The biggest worry for parents of children with autism is how to keep their child safe while away from the home. Some common potentially dangerous situations include wandering and what’s referred to as “bolting” (spontaneously sprinting away to avoid a sensory trigger or uncomfortable situation). Both wandering and bolting can lead to dangerous situations that include drowning and running in front of traffic. According to Psychology Today, 48% of children with autism run from a safe environment. Of the deaths associated with children with autism under the age of 14,…