…and what you can do about it! Why are social skills so important? Because the ability to socially interact can enable learning. We live in a social environment, and our kids are missing out on key educational opportunities if they struggle with social skills. Identifying social skills your child may be missing (early on) can…
You might think of ABA as a therapy tool for kids on the autism spectrum (which it totally is!). But ABA therapy for ADHD is a proven resource, and one you may not have yet explored for your child or teen with ADHD. Back up. What is ABA? Let’s start at the beginning. ABA is…
If your child has an IEP, you need these IEP hacks for your next meeting. What is an IEP? Essentially, IEP is an acronym that stands for Individualized Education Program, or Individualized Education Plan. IEPs are designed to support kids who learn and think differently. An IEP can do wonders for a child with autism…
Could I have prevented autism in my son at an early age? Probably not. Could I have boosted his development positively through purposeful play? Absolutely! An easy baby. A VERY easy baby, you might say. He slept predictably, kept a very rigid schedule, and didn’t really seem to need a lot of interaction. In fact,…
“Look at me when I’m talking to you.” How many times do we say this sentence as parents, hoping our child will retain the information we’re giving them? This is true, certainly, with typically-developing kids, but eye contact and autism are equally, if not more, important. Importance of eye contact and face attention: To develop…
“How was practice today?” “Fine.” “How was school?” “Okay, I guess.” Sound familiar? It can be so hard to talk to your teen, but this is also the developmental age when they need guidance the most (even if they don’t think so!). Important and meaningful conversations CAN just happen organically, but with teens, they often…