Today, a parent asked me a question I hear often: “Is autism a lifelong disability?” As an early interventionist, that can be a difficult question to answer. I always try to be honest while explaining that autism is a spectrum, which means it can affect each person differently. As a parent, I can imagine wanting a simple yes or no answer, but every child’s journey is unique. I often explain it this way: “Think about a rainbow. Every color is different, but together they make

Why Does My Child Cry So Easily, and How Can I Help? The other day, a mom asked me: “My child cries easily and often, sometimes over things that seem unimportant. I notice it happens more when he wants something he cannot have, but other times, we cannot figure out what is wrong. It has become a ‘boy who cried wolf’ situation in our house. When he is crying because he is truly hurt, it can be difficult to know how serious it is. Why does he cry so much, and how can I help him