When we started homeschooling, I honestly never imagined I'd learn how to teach a child with autism to read — my child, specifically, the one sitting across from me at the kitchen table. The doubt that crept in wasn't about his ability, it was about mine. Could I actually teach this? I'm not a teacher, not a therapist, just a mom with a whiteboard and a lot of hope. Back then, AI wasn't around to help me research, and content specifically about reading and kids with autism wa

Let me be honest with you for a second. When my son was first diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder, I didn't go looking for a class. I went looking for answers. I wanted someone to sit across from me, look me in the eye, and say, "Here's exactly what you do next." Nobody did that. And maybe you know that feeling too. So if you're a parent wondering where to even start, this one's for you. First, Let's Talk About What Autism Actually Is (And Isn't) Autism Spectrum Disorder