There are several challenges our kids with autism face on a day to day basis – emotional regulation being one of them. Being able to regulate our emotions involves the…
What’s the first thing everyone says when you tell them you’re expecting a baby? “You’ll never sleep again!” Well, maybe that’s the first thing after “congratulations”, but still, myths about…
Since the start of the now year-long pandemic, parents have been tasked with a challenging feat: not only coming up with different ways to keep their children entertained, but doing…
Who doesn’t love a good scavenger hunt? I know I do, and so do most children! Scavenger hunts are a great way to combat boredom while also teaching functional and…
Ain’t that the truth! I’m almost thirty years-old and I fidget! My go-to fidget when I’m nervous, anxious, or just plain bored is spinning my rings on my finger. Fidget…
Recently, there has been a rise in the popularity of clinic-based ABA therapy. Because ABA clinics are such controlled environments, it’s natural to wonder about whether children would be able…
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted every aspect of our lives. As parents, we are most concerned about the effect of the virus on the learning and growth of our children….
Now that the holidays are behind us and decorations are being taken down, our homes may look and feel a little empty. Why not fill up some of that empty…
Parenting looks a lot different these days… children are attending school virtually, parents are working from home, and play-dates are a thing of the past. We have the current worldwide…
Bedtimes can be a stressful time for both parents and children. You might have already tried a bedtime routine and already tried providing reinforcement, but what if your child is…
New Year’s Eve resolutions….love them or hate them, they can be a motivating factor to make a change in your life for the better. So why do we always make…
For families going through the IEP process, you may be feeling a lot of emotions. Some aspects of the IEP process may make you feel confused or frustrated. One of…