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Picture this: You’re sitting at the kitchen table with your second grader, helping him finish his most recent math assignment before it’s due the following day. He’s reviewing something he knows and has done before without any issue, but today you hear a constant refrain: “I can’t do it. It’s too hard.” Your child may be struggling with their executive functioning skills today.

Gifts and grand gestures are fleeting, but relational connections, shared belonging, and communal care have measurable impacts on well-being, resilience, and mental health – especially for neurodiverse families!

At Autism Community Network, we believe that when families and neighbors work together to celebrate neurodiversity, every child can experience the fun of the season in their own way.

PACT is a therapeutic support for autistic, or possibly autistic children and their families that is quite different from traditional models of care. Beautiful grandmother playing and having fun blowing bubbles with grandson in the park In this article What PACT recognises of autistic children and their families What PACT intends to do through it's therapy How PACT achieves the intent What research has shown Testimonial evidence from families Date 28th August 24 2024 Authors

Whether your child has started in a new school or returned to familiar hallways, here are some strategies to help you and your family to navigate the year with less stress and more joy.

Throughout this blog you will be able to read about two former UTSA Honors College Citymester Interns experiences here at ACN and how having this opportunity expanded their knowledge for their future careers.

We just wrapped up another joyful session of Camp WE:PLAY , our play-based summer program for young neurodivergent children—and once...

At Autism Community Network, we believe in honoring the strengths of neurodivergent individuals—and one of the most powerful, yet often misunderstood, strengths we see in autistic children and youth is the presence of special interests.

In San Antonio, spring brings color, music, and community joy through Fiesta—a city-wide celebration filled with parades, cascarones, food, and fun. But for many autistic individuals and their families, these vibrant events can also present real challenges. At Autism Community Network, we believe that joyful traditions should be for everyone—and with the right support, they can be.

By: Adrienne T. Gaither, OTR, C-SIPT, C-NDT Director of Caregiver Empowerment It’s hard to believe, but the holidays are just around...

Autism Community Network is looking for a confident, mature, smart individual for our very fast paced insurance and billing position. We...

The holidays are over and you’re trying to get your family back into a routine, but your child has been struggling these last few weeks....

How the elephants became our mascots. The elephant is a remarkable animal that is often associated with strength, intelligence, and a...