Public moments can become heavy without warning. A grocery store aisle, a busy sidewalk, a waiting room — places meant to be ordinary can quickly turn overwhelming for individuals with autism or other special needs, and for the parents and caregivers supporting them. In those moments, caregivers are often holding far more than what’s visible. They are supporting regulation, ensuring safety, preserving dignity, and managing the emotional weight of being watched, judged, or misunderstood — all...
Public moments can become heavy without warning. A grocery store aisle, a busy sidewalk, a waiting room — places meant to be ordinary can quickly turn overwhelming for individuals with autism or other special needs, and for the parents and caregivers supporting them. In those moments, caregivers are often holding far more than what’s visible. They are supporting regulation, ensuring safety, preserving dignity, and managing the emotional weight of being watched, judged, or misunderstood — all...
