Category Archives: Behavioral Health Awareness

7 Tips on How to Enjoy Fireworks with Children with Autism

With parades, BBQs, and lights filling up the sky, the 4th of July is for many of us, a fun weekend holiday. Although shining, loud fireworks are generally fun for the whole family, they can be overwhelming for children with autism. The sensory overload might just be too much to handle and can create a

Life, Animated

Life, Animated: The Owen Suskind Story Life, Animated is an independently filmed documentary that shares the story of Owen Suskind, a narrative that was first brought to light by the 2014 book, “Life, Animated: A Story of Sidekicks, Heroes, and Autism.” Owen had been diagnosed with autism at the age of three and remained quiet

Finding Dory, A Story of Perseverance Against All Odds

Finding Dory Gives a Lesson in Perseverance and Special Needs some High-Profile Exposure. Everyone’s beloved blue tang is back on the big screen 13 years after joining Marlin on a quest to find his missing son. This time however, Dory takes center stage and is not only shedding light on the special needs community but

Finding Dory Sensory Friendly Screening

Sensory Friendly Adventure with Dory Our beloved blue tang fish, Dory, is back on screen this Friday and she is ready to go on an adventure! But going to the movies can be a challenge with a child on the autism spectrum. Not to worry, AMC is here to help! AMC has partnered with Autism

Being SuperDad to a Child with Autism

SuperDad to the rescue! The moment you receive the title “dad” is a day you will never forget. Although being a father can at times be difficult, especially when you discover that your child has been diagnosed with autism. At times you may have no idea what’s going on and be completely lost on how to respond

Physical Activity for Children with Autism

With so much emphasis on developing language, completing schoolwork, and pick up social skills, an often overlooked area is the role sports and physical activity can play in the development of a child with autism. The most widely used behavioral intervention plans (BIP) are known to focus on the reduction of maladaptive behaviors by replacing them

Hope. You Never have to Walk Alone.

Check Out Our New Restoring Hope Video! In the darkest of places and through the hardest of times hope can be restored, revitalized, renewed. “Hope Is a verb with its shirtsleeves rolled up,” by David Orr, illustrates how hope can be found, even when it seems like all may be lost. When one receives an

Make Inclusion a Part of Your Martin Luther King Day

Keep Inclusion In Mind On M.L.K. Day January 18th is a day that’s etched well into our minds and memories as Martin Luther King Day. He stands for inclusion and about bringing more people into the mainstream, giving them opportunities. It is no secret that his work brought change into American society, but this begs

Thanksgiving Tips for Children with Autism

Thanksgiving and Autism: Preparation is the key to a happy and successful holiday. There will be many occasions which may be tough for you, as the parent of a child with autism, to go through. Thanksgiving, for instance, involves having to interact with lot of family members, which is something your child may not be

BHW Without Borders Expands Behavioral Health Access

BHW Without Borders Kicks Off its First Leg in its Mission to Make Behavioral Health Services a Reality to Underserved Communities Around the World. BHW Without Borders is a global initiative to combat autism. This disorder knows no boundaries and affects people of all backgrounds. And especially in developing nations where there’s still a stigma associated