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Stories, explainers, and research notes for families.
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How We Use AI as Caregiver Parents of an Autistic Child - A practical, responsible guide (with a few example prompts)
As caregiver parents to our autistic son, we found ourselves needing clarity in real time—between therapy sessions, before doctor visits, and during everyday parenting moments. In this article, we share how we use AI tools like ChatGPT as a careful assistant: to translate OT/ABA concepts into practical home actions, create A4‑printable flashcards and visuals, prepare concise questions for our pediatric neurologist, and make sense of dense guidance afterward. We also share the guardrails we follow—verifying claims, running small tracked trials for training ideas, and relying on clinicians whenever a decision requires medical judgment.
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Caring for and Ensuring the Safety of an Autistic Child: Our Ongoing Learning as Parents
A parent’s perspective on ensuring safety for an autistic child—at home, outdoors, and in everyday social spaces. Drawing from real-life experiences with his son Ekansh, the author shares practical insights, hard‑learned lessons, and the constant balance between vigilance and allowing a child to explore the world safely.