Let's Talk About It - The Autism Center

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Let's Talk About It - The Autism Center To help people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their caregivers with advocacy & support.

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10/09/2026

This week, we got to Talk About It.

We were honored to be part of the 2026 Jimmy LaRossa Memorial Golf Tournament, benefiting the FOP Lodge 9 Foundation and Let’s Talk About It – The Autism Center.

Our Executive Director, LaBecky Roe, had the opportunity to share who we are, why this work matters, and what it looks like to build communities where autistic individuals and their families are not simply acknowledged, but understood, supported and included. And this is how change begins, one conversation at a time.

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who organized, supported and participated in the tournament and chose to invest in the work happening in our community.

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Paying for the support your child needs can get expensive fast. And sometimes you don’t even know help exists.There are ...
09/29/2026

Paying for the support your child needs can get expensive fast. And sometimes you don’t even know help exists.

There are organizations that offer grants and financial assistance to help families cover things like therapy, equipment, respite care and other autism-related needs.

We pulled together 9 national resources worth looking into. Some may not fit your family right now, and eligibility varies, but save this post anyway. You never know when you, a friend, or another parent in your village might need it.

And parents, please add to the list if you know of a grant, program or organization that has helped your family, drop it in the comments. Somebody else may have been searching for that exact resource.

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POV: You pick your child up from school and make the terrible mistake of… speaking. 😭😂“How was school?”I don’t know.“Wha...
09/24/2026

POV: You pick your child up from school and make the terrible mistake of… speaking. 😭😂
“How was school?”
I don’t know.
“What did you do today?”
Nothing.
“You hungry?”
No.

But before we take it personally, sometimes we have to remember: they’ve been peopling ALL DAY.

Then they finally get home to their safe place and their little nervous system says:
“Yeah…we're CLOSED.” 😭

So sometimes we have to put the questions on ice, slide the snack across the table, let them disappear into their room with the headphones, tablet, blanket or whatever helps them come back to themselves...
…and mind our business for a lil’ minute. 😂💙

That’s why we made The After-School Translation Guide. Because sometimes “leave me alone” really means:

“Mama, I love you. But I have used every single word allotted to me today.”

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Some years give you moments to celebrate. Others remind you just how far the mission has traveled. 💙This past year has b...
09/20/2026

Some years give you moments to celebrate. Others remind you just how far the mission has traveled. 💙
This past year has brought some incredible moments for our Founder and Executive Director, LaBecky Roe, and for Let’s Talk About It – The Autism Center.

From sharing her story and mission in Pride Magazine, to being recognized as a 2026 Crowns of Enterprise nominee, to stepping onto the SEED20 stage and bringing greater visibility to our Siblings Speak program, each moment represents something much bigger than recognition.

It represents families being heard. Voices being amplified. Conversations being started. And autism continuing to have a seat at the table.

Behind every feature, nomination and opportunity are years of advocacy, lived experience, faith, persistence, community partnerships and a belief that autistic individuals and their families deserve to be seen, supported and included.

We’re proud of how far this work has come, grateful for every person who has walked alongside us, and excited about where it is going next.

Here’s to continuing the conversation, creating opportunities and building brighter futures. 💙💚💛❤️

09/15/2026

“They’re just doing that for attention.”

Okay… but what if they actually need attention? 👀

We hear that phrase about children all the time. But maybe we need to get curious about the word “attention.”

What if they’re actually seeking connection? Reassurance? Help regulating? A break? Predictability? Or simply trying to communicate a need with the tools they have available in that moment?

And yes, sometimes a behavior is intended to get someone's attention. But attention isn't automatically a bad thing to need.

Instead of stopping at “They're doing this for attention,” try going one step further:

“What might they need from me right now?”

Understanding the need doesn't mean there are no boundaries. It means we're responding to more than what we can see on the surface.

💙 Behavior gives us information. Get curious before you get corrective.

What’s one behavior you understood differently once you learned more about autism?

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09/14/2026

Parents, we’re manifesting smooth transitions, regulated nervous systems, and absolutely no unexpected changes to preferred foods.
That’s it. That’s the vision.

09/07/2026

This Labor Day, we’re celebrating more than hard work. We’re celebrating the many different ways people think, communicate, contribute, create, and succeed. 💙💚❤️💛

Every person deserves the opportunity to bring their strengths to the table, including autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Because meaningful inclusion isn’t about asking everyone to work the same way. It’s about recognizing the value in the ways we’re different.

Here’s to different minds, real opportunities, and brighter futures. Happy Labor Day from Let’s Talk About It – The Autism Center!

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09/03/2026

Sometimes the demands of the school week stack up. Sensory input, transitions, communication, social interaction, executive functioning and simply navigating a busy school day can take energy.

So when Thursday looks very different from Monday, consider the F in our S.A.F.E. Check: Fatigue.

They may not need another demand.
They may need a chance to recharge.
Save this one for the next low-battery afternoon. 🔌💙

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09/01/2026

When the saxophones start getting louder… it might be time for a S.A.F.E. Check. 😭💙
Before jumping straight to “What is this behavior?” try asking “What changed?”

👂 Sensory
💭 Anxiety/Uncertainty
😴 Fatigue
🌎 Environment

Sometimes behavior is the alarm, not the problem.
Get curious before you get corrective.

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