Support on the Spectrum

06/13/2025

Did you know that some of Kansas City's top attractions have gone the extra mile to ensure a welcoming experience for everyone? These destinations have earned their Sensory Inclusive Venue certification!

Kansas City's top attractions have gone the extra mile to ensure a welcoming experience for everyone!

04/25/2025

Thank you for the insightful contribution, Andria Bryant! We appreciate all of the support.

Linear Thinking and the Limitations of a Spectrum.

04/16/2025

If you need Special Needs Planning services, Kelisen Binder and Megan Alfano are here to help!

Legal Services HOW CAN WE HELP?Special or diverse needs planning is a comprehensive approach to addressing the unique needs of individuals with disabilities throughout their lifetime. It involves coordinating financial, legal, and support resources to ensure that persons with special needs can maint...

04/16/2025

04/16/2025

Kansas City is gearing up for a series of incredible sensory-friendly Easter events, designed to ensure that everyone, including individuals with higher support needs, can join in on the holiday fun. These events feature modified egg hunts, sensory-friendly activities, and a welcoming environment where children of all abilities can enjoy the season's festivities.

UPCOMING EVENTSStay connected with our community by participating in events! We share a diverse range of activities that cater to various interests and age groups. Join us in fostering connections and creating a more inclusive environment. Be sure to check our updates regularly so you don’t miss o...

04/03/2025

03/27/2025

https://transitionta.org/able-savings-plans-for-the-future/

TwitterFacebookLinkedInEmailABLE—Achieving a Better Life Experience—Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for people with disabilities and their families. ABLE Accounts do not replace other forms of financial assistance, such as SSI, insurance, or programs like SNAP. Rather, ABLE Accounts...

03/10/2025

Once you have figured out your child's sensory triggers, it's important to have a plan on how to help them through the sensory overload. Even knowing all the triggers, doesn't mean you can eliminate all sensory overload. But having a plan for how to work through it can be the difference between being overwhelmed at that moment or working towards regulation and calm.

How to Help a Child with Sensory Overload >> https://sensoryprocessingexplained.com/how-to-help-child-with-sensory-overload/?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

02/23/2025

Stimming is an important coping mechanism which helps aid regulation. Stimming often involves repetitive movements, see above examples. Stimming can also be very unique to each individual child.

The DSM-5 includes stimming as part of the diagnostic criteria for Autism Spectrum Disorder: “Stereotyped or repetitive motor movements, use of objects, or speech.”

It’s important to note, no one can stop self-stimulatory behavior completely. Secondly, even if one stim can be removed, it will be replaced by another.