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Parent holding hands with a young child wearing a colorful backpack, representing support during challenges with attending school. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Autism and School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Won’t Go to School.” The image introduces practical guidance for parents seeking to understand school refusal in autistic children and support a more manageable return to school.
📅 September 7, 2026 👁️ 109 Views

Autism and School Refusal: What to Do When Your Child Won’t Go to School

When an autistic child suddenly doesn’t want to go to school, simply getting them through the door may not solve...
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Young child wearing a backpack gives two thumbs-down with a reluctant expression, illustrating resistance to attending early intervention. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Autism and Early Intervention Refusal: What to Do When Your Toddler Doesn't Want To Go To Early Intervention.” The image introduces guidance for parents navigating an autistic child’s reluctance or distress around early intervention services.
📅 September 6, 2026 👁️ 41 Views

When Your Autistic Toddler Doesn’t Want to Go to Early Intervention

Help, support, and action items for when your autistic toddler cries at early intervention or refuses to go. When to...
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Two smiling children dressed in Halloween costumes hold hands and carry trick-or-treat buckets. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Autism and Halloween: How to Make Trick-or-Treating Easier.” The image introduces practical tips for making Halloween and trick-or-treating more comfortable and enjoyable for autistic children, including those with sensory or routine-related needs.
📅 September 4, 2026 👁️ 104 Views

Autism and Halloween: How to Make Trick-or-Treating Easier

Halloween can be a lot for autistic kids, but a little preparation can make trick-or-treating much easier. From trying on...
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Smiling young child in a mustard sweater against the Autism Compass patterned background. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Grief, Hope, and Everything In Between: When Your Child’s Path Looks Different Than You Expected.” The image introduces a supportive article for parents navigating grief, hope, changing expectations, and the emotional journey of raising an autistic child.
📅 August 25, 2026 👁️ 92 Views

Grief, Hope, and Everything In Between: When Your Child’s Path Looks Different Than You Expected

There is a kind of grief that can come with realizing your child’s life may not unfold the way you...
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Toddler boy in a beige shirt and jeans looking down and away from the camera, beside the Autism Compass logo and the headline "My Toddler Isn't Making Eye Contact - Should I Be Worried?"
📅 August 19, 2026 👁️ 140 Views

My Toddler Isn’t Making Eye Contact – Should I Be Worried?

I barely noticed it happening, and then it was all I could see. If your toddler has stopped meeting your...
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Mother hugging a young girl in a warm, supportive moment, representing autism awareness and early recognition in girls. The Autism Compass logo appears beside the headline, “Autism Signs in Girls: Why They're Easy to Miss – What Parents Need to Know.” The image introduces a parent-friendly guide explaining why autism can present differently in girls, common signs to watch for, and the importance of early identification.
📅 August 6, 2026 👁️ 105 Views

Signs Of Autism in Girls: Why They’re Easy to Miss and What Parents Need to Know

Autism signs in girls aren't always obvious. Learn why some girls are diagnosed later, how autism may present differently, and...
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