If you were to look at a calendar for September, you might see that is a bit light on major holidays. Labor Day, Patriots Day and California Admission Day are the ones that most people are aware of. Out of the thirty days in the month, there are only four without any sort of minor event going on. We might as well call this the month of "falling" holidays.  The Sunday after Labor Day is...

 Pets are great companions and keep us company when we are alone. We love them! August had two holidays dedicated to pets that pet owners can appreciate their furry friends. August 17th was Black Cat Appreciation Day for those of us who have a feline friend. Following that, we had Dog Appreciation Day on August 26th. Anytime is a great time to appreciate your pets. There are many great things about owning a Dog. Man's best friend can help...

 August 24th is National Waffle Day! The Earliest types of waffles occurred in the Neolithic Age over four thousand years ago. It started in Belgian, with cereal pulps baked into cakes. Around the first century, today's waffles came into being in the form of a flat hot cake made by putting two large irons together. The first waffles were not as sweet as the ones we have today, as this was long before the invention...

A recent study suggests that cats might be beneficial as an emotional support animal if you or child is on the autism spectrum. An emotional support animal is a pet that is used to foster closeness to fight depression and loneliness. The study went onto conclude that the 42 cats in the survey were more affectionate towards the children with ASD than those who were not. Affection between the different cats did vary, but most were moderate to extremely...

 The first Sunday in August in National Friendship Day! This holiday was established by Hallmark way back in 1919 and reminds us that we all need friends. This makes it a great time to take a look at why Friendship is especially important for those on the Autism Spectrum. The issues of Isolation and Autism  Like anyone, people on the Spectrum need friends. It can be especially important for individuals with disabilities because it can...

Starting or maintaining a Garden is something that many people do in the summertime. Gardening promotes clean air as well as helps people destress. While it can be relaxing, there is some work to bear in mind, especially in the summertime. Not sure where to start? You can stop by Little Red Hen Plant Nursery to get some advice on how what kind of garden you are looking for, and more importantly, what you want to...

While it can be tempting to not even worry about back to school until late August or early September, this is a good time to remember that children on the spectrum often need extra time to adjust to a schedule change, even after a short time. This is especially true if your child hasn't had organized or structured summer activities since the school year has ended. With some practice and planning ahead, you can reduce...