Autism Garden

06/14/2026

We will have some openings coming up in July/August!! Schedule a tour and ask any questions you would like!

06/07/2026

We had so much fun on Saturday. Kids learned to take turns, wait patiently, and lots of other skills along with don't drink the water 😜

06/06/2026

Water slides are set up and ready!!!

05/24/2026

The kids never stay clean here!

This is so true ❤️

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day but especially to the moms that do not hear their children speak or say I Love You.

05/09/2026

Happy Donkey Day today!!

05/08/2026

Stay feral 🖤

04/30/2026

Some children do everything “right” - they sit quietly, follow the rules, get through the school day without causing concern. On the surface, they look fine. But what you do not see is the effort it takes to hold it all together.

Many children, especially those who are neurodivergent, spend their day masking. They copy others, rehearse what to say, hide confusion and push through sensory overload just to fit in. By the time they get home, they are exhausted. This is when the overwhelm, meltdowns or shutdowns often appear. It is not bad behaviour - it is the cost of coping all day.

When we only respond to what we see, we risk missing what children actually need. A child who looks like they are coping may be struggling the most. Understanding masking can change how we respond, support and connect with children who are working far harder than we realise.

THE MASKING ICEBERG (CHILDREN)

LIKE the photo and comment "MASKING" and we will send you a message with a link to a free PDF of this resource.