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“Screen time” is a useless category.
Not because screens are fine and we should stop worrying. Because lumping everything together means solving the wrong problem.

Raising a child with autism in New York City often means making the most of limited space, busy schedules, and constant movement. That can feel challenging, especially when you are trying to support your child’s growth at home while keeping daily life manageable.

Executive function skills help individuals manage daily life. These skills include planning, organizing, staying focused, initiating tasks, shifting between activities, regulating emotions, and using working memory to follow through on what they start.

If your child has a 504 Plan or IEP, spring can sneak up quickly. Many schools hold annual meetings in April or May to review services and make decisions for the following school year. These meetings are important: what is decided there can directly impact your child’s daily school experience, including accommodations, services, goals, and how progress is measured.

Some children are very good at keeping it together on the outside, even when they are struggling on the inside. They may smile at school, follow directions, and appear “fine” to teachers or relatives, while at home they fall apart, shut down, or become overwhelmed.

If your child already has an IEP for reading, but you’re still not seeing progress, you’re not alone. A lot of families assume that once support is in place, results should follow. But in reality, many reading interventions written into IEPs are too general, outdated, or not implemented effectively.

Spring in New York City often brings a wave of change. School routines begin to shift, outdoor activities pick up, and families start thinking about summer plans. For many children, especially those who rely on predictability, these changes can feel overwhelming.

Each spring in New York City, test season arrives. State exams, classroom assessments, practice tests. The calendar fills quickly. Conversations at school shift. Kids start comparing scores. Even children who usually feel confident may begin to worry.

What many NYC families don’t realize is that there may be legal pathways to obtain additional educational services at no cost.

Understanding these options can make a significant difference in a child’s development and long-term success.

Social life becomes more complex during the teenage years. Friend groups shift, expectations grow, and social situations get more layered. Teens want connection. They want to feel comfortable around peers and build relationships that support them.