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independence

For Moms Autism
Your one-stop shopping for toddler Montessori toys

What are the advantages of a Montessori approach? The biggest factor in our decision to adopt a Montessori approach with Jude is how it fosters independence in children. When Jude started…

2019-03-26
Autism For Moms Lifestyle
Autism, self-care skills, and independence

Independence, self-care skills, and autism When I think about Charlie’s future, I often wonder what it will look like. I wonder if he’ll ever be able to live as…

2017-11-20
Autism For Moms
The importance of encouraging your toddler’s independence

Thanks Beddy’s, for gifting us adorable zipper bedding – all opinions expressed are my own. Use code AUTISMCAFE for a discount at Beddy’s Last year, Jude was evaluated for autism*. He…

2017-09-16
Autism
Autism and sensory issues: The importance of adaptive clothing

This post is sponsored by Zappos. All opinions expressed are my own. Autism and sensory issues People with autism often have sensory issues. Charlie, for instance, refuses to wear certain fabrics, clothing tags…

2017-05-16

Eileen Lamb, author of "All Across The Spectrum" and “Be The One,” is the founder of The Autism Cafe. She’s also a photographer, podcast host and the Director of Social Media at Autism Speaks. Born in France, Eileen now lives in Austin, Texas, with her two sons, Charlie (11) and Jude (8), and their sister, Billie (1). On her blog, she shares the ups and downs of raising two children with autism, one with profound autism, while being on the autism spectrum herself.