For many years, April has been recognized as Autism Awareness Month, alongside World Autism Day on April 2nd. While celebrating autistic individuals and their unique perspectives happens year-round for some, April offers a time when people around the world pause to recognize, reflect, and show their support. Over the past several years, I’ve come to appreciate “awareness” as an important…

Tips for Parents & Families Hi OWL Families,  The holidays are officially upon us (can you believe Thanksgiving is this week?!) and the upcoming season brings lots of excitement, social gatherings, and special traditions — but it can also bring changes in routine, busy schedules, and sensory overload. For many neurodivergent children, these shifts can feel overwhelming, even when they’re…

Hi OWL Families, In light of several recent events in the news, many parents and caregivers may be considering how to address such heavy topics with their children. Unfortunately, it often feels nearly impossible to shield our kids from hearing about these scary events— whether it’s through TV, social media, conversations at school, or adult conversations that may overhear at…