Mom’Atism

06/19/2026

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’Atism

06/18/2026

Wandering can happen quickly and silently — but preparation can save lives. 💙

Simple safeguards like secure locks, ID tools, trusted neighbors, safety skills, and a clear emergency plan can help protect children and adults with autism at home and in the community.

Most importantly: if someone is missing, search nearby water first and call 911 immediately.

Find more autism safety resources on our website. Link in the comments and our bio.

06/18/2026

Water Safety Saves Lives 💦

Did you know that many autistic children are naturally drawn to water? Because wandering and elopement are common among individuals with autism, learning water safety and swimming skills can be life-saving.

Jayce is fortunate to attend a school that offers a weekly water safety class every Wednesday, and I couldn’t be happier about this opportunity. ❤️ As a parent, knowing he is learning important water safety skills gives me peace of mind.

Swimming is more than just a fun activity—it’s an essential life skill that promotes safety, confidence, independence, and physical development. Every new skill Jayce learns is another step toward helping him navigate the world safely and successfully.

If your child has the opportunity to participate in swimming lessons or water safety classes, I highly encourage it. These skills can make a tremendous difference.

What water safety resources or swim programs have helped your family? Share below! ⬇️

06/15/2026

Watching Jayce enjoy music class reminds me that every child deserves an environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. 💙

Right now, Jayce is in a more restrictive setting on a temporary basis to help address some behavioral concerns that developed after becoming overwhelmed and overstimulated in a larger school environment. While this placement is not where we ultimately want him to be, it is providing him with the support, structure, and interventions he needs right now.

Seeing him smile, participate, and engage in activities he enjoys reminds me that progress isn’t always a straight path. Sometimes it’s about finding the right environment to build the skills needed for success.

Our goal remains the same for Jayce to continue developing the communication, social, and self-regulation skills that will allow him to thrive in a less restrictive setting alongside his peers, without experiencing sensory overload or becoming overwhelmed.

We will continue advocating for what is best for him, celebrating every victory along the way, and trusting the process. 💙🧩🙏🏾

06/15/2026

06/14/2026

Quick update on Jayce 💙

We recently had an IEP meeting and made some very necessary changes. After transitioning from ABA therapy into a public school setting, Jayce was not doing well in his new environment. He became overstimulated and overwhelmed by the constant movement, noise, and being in a classroom with 18 students and only 2 adults.

As a result, he experienced sensory overload, which led to increased aggression toward peers and staff, as well as elopement behaviors as he tried to escape an environment that was simply too overwhelming for him. I was receiving phone calls and text messages almost daily regarding behavioral incidents. In just a short period of time, he received 14 behavioral referrals and was suspended twice.

For a child with Level 2 autism, this was unacceptable. The school assured us they had the support and experience needed to serve children on the spectrum, but it became clear that Jayce’s needs were not being met.

Today, Jayce is in a new learning environment and thriving! 🎉 Three weeks in, and the pictures and videos speak for themselves. He is now in a much smaller classroom with only 6 students, 1 teacher, and 2 paraprofessionals. The difference has been incredible.

I’m so grateful we made the switch. As a parent, these decisions are never easy, but I truly hope and pray that this new setting continues to help Jayce grow, learn, and succeed.

Sometimes the right support changes everything. 💙

06/10/2026

The five years between India becoming an autism parent and launching the Empower Play program at Delaware Sensory Museum are not five years of passive waiting. They are five years of navigating the specific terrain — therapy appointments, evaluations, school meetings, the search for environments where a neurodivergent child can participate without requiring accommodation as an exceptional favor — that produced both the knowledge of what was missing and the motivation to build it.
Empower Play opens this August in partnership with EastSide Charter School and Chemours STEM Hub: a sensory-informed after-school program designed for children of all abilities, built around hands-on learning, sensory exploration, social connection, and family support. The founding principle is belonging as design intent rather than as aspiration. Delaware had not had this. It does now.
One hundred families joined the waitlist in the first 24 hours after announcement. ""Some of our greatest challenges can become the foundation for serving others"" is the sentence India offered that describes exactly what the five years of navigating produced. The challenge became the expertise. The expertise became the program. The program is open.

06/08/2026

Mom’Atism had an amazing time walking in the Do-Dah Parade! 💙

Seeing our autism families come together, smiling, laughing, and making memories was truly special. Thank you to everyone who walked with us, cheered us on, and helped spread awareness, acceptance, and inclusion throughout our community.

This is what Mom’Atism is all about—support, connection, and creating unforgettable experiences for our families. ✨

06/08/2026

What an amazing day at the Do-Dah Parade!😁🧩❤️

Mom’Atism was proud to walk alongside our autism families, advocates, and supporters while spreading awareness, acceptance, and inclusion throughout our community. Seeing the smiles on our children’s faces and the excitement from the crowd made every moment worth it!

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to support us, walked with us, cheered us on, and helped make this experience so special. And of course, a special thank you to Bluey for joining the fun and bringing so much joy to our families! 💙

Mom’Atism is more than a support group—we are a community that creates opportunities for our families to connect, celebrate, and make lasting memories together.

We can’t wait to see what adventure comes next!