Autism Parenting Magazine

May is often a month of transition. Spring is in full bloom, with the weather beginning to teeter between warm breezes and hot sunshine. It’s also a month when, here in the US and many countries around the world, we honor or remember our moms, grandmothers, aunts, and other caregivers for Mother’s Day. Their nurturing spirits are what helped us become the people we are today. Our theme this month is “Nurturing the Caregiver Within” - the women and men who tirelessly care for their individual on the spectrum. These people provide care, help, advice, advocacy, and most importantly, love. Being a caregiver to someone with autism can be emotional, joyful, and empowering, but other times, it can be exhausting. If caregivers don’t take the time to nurture and care for themselves, they might not be the best version of themselves in helping the person for whom they provide care. As you transition through the seasons, honoring those who have provided nurturing for you, remember to think about all the ways you nurture others, including your child with autism. Then, take a deep breath, regain your strength, and forge ahead. Your child will appreciate you for it. Happy reading!

What else can you expect?

- Managing Burnout While Caring for Autistic Children
- Supporting the Working Caregiver
- Divorce and Transition: Love Across Two Homes
- Beyond Symptoms: The Gift of Autism
- Plus many more articles…