Welcome, and take a breath
In the Moment
A Family Guide
This app is for families of autistic children. Parents fill in one profile and share it with grandparents, babysitters, and anyone who helps. When a challenging moment arrives, everyone picks what's happening and gets gentle, practical steps made for your child.
Pick what's happening right now.
Get a few things to try, and a few to skip.
Each page takes less than a minute to read.
Before you begin
A few honest notes
A parent comes first
If a parent or caregiver is nearby, they know your grandchild best. Ask them before you step in. When you're on your own, these pages are here for you.
This isn't for every person
Every child on the spectrum is different, and so is every moment. These ideas help many grandfamilies, but they won't fit every person or every situation.
Suggestions, not rules
What helps one grandchild may not help another. These ideas are gentle suggestions and not hard and fast rules, so trust what you know about your grandchild.
Never force anything
NEVER restrain, pressure, or force an autistic person to do something they don't want to do. Their safety and their say-so come first, always.
This app offers general suggestions only. It isn't medical or professional advice. The author accepts no liability for what does or doesn't work in your family. If you feel there is a medical or safety emergency, call 911.
You can reread these safety notes anytime from the bottom of every page.