Finding the right caregiver for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make for your family. However, it does not need to be an overwhelming process. Below are some suggestions to help prepare in advance to…
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Back to School
It is back-to-school-season. This can be a difficult time for families with children with intellectual disabilities. However, preparing in advance can make the back-to-school transition easier. Here are some tips to prepare. Communicate with your child: Talk to your child…
How Sleep Makes You a Better Caretaker
Getting 8 hours of sleep is essential for our overall well-being. Modern society does not help as we constantly hear stories from successful people who claim to sleep 4-6 hours a night. Add technology in the mix and getting a…
Self-Care is not Selfish, It is Necessary
When we think about the roles of caregivers, we think of all the requirements to care for someone else. We look for basic needs: eating, drinking, safety, and hygiene. We consider the relationship between the caregiver and the person receiving…
Getting Your Child with Autism Ready for School
Starting school can be a difficult time for children, specifically Autism Spectrum Disorder (also called ASD) students who function best with consistent routines. As your ASD child transitions from home life to a school community, here are five key tips…
Instructional Strategies for Autistic Children with Low Visual-Verbal Processing
An Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) child with low visual-verbal processing abilities has difficulty recognizing and interpreting information taken in through the senses of sight and sound. Observable indicators of low visual-verbal processing in ASD children include: Difficulty repeating instructions back…
Welcome to Care On the Way’s Blog
Stay tuned for our first blog post. We are looking forward to providing you with great content within the next couple of weeks!