Opya Journal

Our blog offers information about autism and provides insights and tips and tricks for you and your family.

Autism May Increase the Risk of Diabetes, Heart Disease (courtesy of healthline.com) People with autism spectrum disorder have a higher…

Getting a good night’s sleep is important for children’s learning and development. When young people don’t get enough sleep, it…

Temperatures are warming up and spring is on its way. That means spring break from school and daycare is right…

13 Tips for Talking to Your Child About Their Autism An expert shares the dos and don’ts of talking to…

5 helpful tips for explaining autism to kids and teens, according to autism-affirming experts (Courtesy of insider.com) The most important…

Tips for Parents and Teachers to Support Autistic Children in Developing and Maintaining Friendships (Courtesy of autismspectrumnews.org) Friendships play an…

7 Practical Tips to Raising A Child With Autism (Courtesy of Dr. Chinwé Williams, theparentcue.org) Finding out our son had…

Tips for Parenting a Child on the Autism Spectrum (Courtesy of Webmd.com) As a parent, you’ve probably spent a lot…

For Your Wellness An incredible number of books, magazines, articles, television shows, and apps are dedicated to helping us practice…

Article excerpt from Living Marvelously Be sure to take care of yourself to be mentally, physically, and spiritually healthy in…

New Year’s Eve is a special time to celebrate with friends and family. It is a time to reflect upon…

Financial Tips for Families of Children With Autism Families spend between $1.4M-$2.4M over their child’s lifetime when diagnosed with Autism…