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Running from a safe situation into an unsafe one is a very common reaction for children with special needs, in particular, for those with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD). This usually happens when the child with SPD is overwhelmed or overstimulated. What you have to remember is that your child is often in ‘fight and flight’ [...]
Part of living independently on a college campus, or anywhere for that matter, involves being safe when you’re living alone, or are going other places. I want to provide a few tips on safety and special needs from what I’ve learned from experience. Cell Phone Use If you have a cell phone, always keep it [...]
We have known for some time that pets can alleviate stress in individuals. Just the presence of an animal can be soothing and anxiety reducing. Pets have been used to boost both the mental and physical health of individuals in hospitals, prisons, and senior care homes. Benefits to Having a Pet Children with special needs, [...]
Most children thrive in environments where things are predictably organized and familiar. For children with special needs this is often a deal breaker in allowing them to function day by day. Here is one idea to visually support a child in the aftermath of a natural disaster even when you may not have your home [...]
If you have a strong-willed child, you probably notice that they are charismatic and creative, move quickly, make their own rules, and let you know what they want and when they want it (now!). They tell other children what to do and refuse to do what they don’t want to do. Your strong-willed child may [...]
Your child loves computers, video games, or anything mechanical. He or she would love to stay in the house and play on the iPad or computer all day every day. It is unnerving and a little (or maybe a lot) scary to see how absorbed your child becomes in these devices. You plot and plan [...]
Whew! I made it past another April. As an autistic I have a love/hate relationship with April – the AUTISM month. I love that increasingly more people over time have become aware of autism. I hate that Autism Awareness month contributes daily to many negative stereotypes of autism, most of it by people meaning to [...]
Camp seems like the perfect place for an exuberant child who is excited about everything. However, these are also the kids who may melt down at home or unexpectedly, at camp. They may seem fine one minute and then explosive the next. Here are a few tips and suggestions for helping your energetic child have [...]
Getting our children to sleep at night can be a monumental challenge. It is one of THE most talked about topics on various forums and message boards. When our children do not sleep, we do not sleep and thus we are not functioning at our optimum. 1. Oral Supplements Many parents suggest solutions that include [...]
The cautious, sensitive, maybe shy and serious temperament can be one of the toughest to manage during these raucous camp days. Parents want their child to have lots of friends, fun in the sun and go wild at camp but these kids may have another idea or other needs. One of the trickiest things about [...]
