Counseling and Autism: Support for Parents and Children

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Empowering Families to Thrive Beyond the Diagnosis If you are a parent, caregiver, or family member navigating life with autism, know that you are not alone. Reaching out for support through counseling is not a sign of weakness—it’s an act of courage and love for both yourself and your child. In today’s world, it’s time […]

Fifteen Years Serving the Autism Community

Healing Haven's 15th year anniversary

It’s 2025 and we are celebrating our 15th Anniversary! That’s quite a milestone for those working in this field of autism therapy. We are proud of the unique blend of comprehensive autism therapy services we offer families. To celebrate, we are hosted a Family Fun Day Saturday, July 12. Let’s take a brief look back at our […]

Holiday Stress Management Tips for Autism Families

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Keep Holiday Stress Low and Joy High for Your Family The holiday season can be full of wonderful activities, parties and family gatherings. But there is also an added level of stress during the holidays because of the extra “hustle and bustle”. Shopping, baking, decorating, wrapping and hosting – how much can we add to […]

Thankfulness and the Benefits of Gratitude

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As we move into this season that places emphasis on gratitude and thankfulness, it can feel increasingly difficult to identify what we are grateful for given the ways of the world. But it is important to stop to consider what you have to be grateful for. Whether it’s your health, your friends and family, career, […]

6 Ways to Calm a Child With Autism

Calming a Child With Autism Updated Blog 2024

Raising a child with autism brings surprises and challenges. One possible difficulty parents might face is managing overstimulation and meltdowns. While every child has rough moments, for a child on the spectrum meltdowns are different. They often happen when the child is overstimulated and cannot communicate why they are upset. A valuable way to cope […]

How to Manage Your Stress in Uncertain Times

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We originally created this post during the pandemic shutdown of 2020 when stress was particularly high world-and-nationwide. But, as humans, we often go through times of uncertainty and stress, so the principles and tips highlighted in this blog post can help us at any time. We hope that you can utilize some of the information […]

Autism Parenting: Help for Stressed Relationships

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Having a child with autism, Down syndrome or any other type of special needs brings all kinds of new realities into your life. Some can be amazing – like gaining a whole new community of people you may have never met before. But other things can definitely add stress to the lives of autism parents. […]